Valtech Interview Questions
& Process

I went through a full multi-stage interview process for a Senior UX Researcher position at Valtech. From the first screening to the final stage, all feedback about my skills, industry experience, and project work was consistently good and confirmed to be a match for the job. No issues with my abilities were ever brought up. Specifically, after the second interview with the UXR team, they unprompted told me they saw lead potential in me, based on my profile. Then, I got an email from Valtech saying I could reach Lead seniority within a year, calling it realistic and expected. I then asked a direct question about the Lead pathway in my follow-up email, as a natural response to what the hiring team had already said. This question was then used as the main reason for my rejection, claimed to show a “misalignment” in Lead ambitions, even though Valtech brought up the Lead ambition first. My qualifications and experience were never the problem; they were consistently praised. The rejection was based solely on a guess about my future motivation, stemming from a question that only arose because Valtech initiated the topic. A candidate shouldn't be penalized for honestly answering based on information the company shared. So, if you're a strong, ambitious senior professional, be warned: talking about career goals, even when the company prompts and encourages it, can be used against you. Valtech’s final stage process doesn't fairly assess demonstrated skills. Instead, it punishes honesty and makes judgments based on assumptions, not proof. I hope this helps future candidates decide where to spend their time.

I had two interviews. The first one was with the HR person specializing in Design. It was a full hour and got quite technical. I had to explain details from my portfolio. The interviewer was very nice and the interview had a pleasant atmosphere. They also asked about my availability for the next stage during this interview. The second interview was a week later with the Head of Design and another designer. It was supposed to be with different people, but a change happened because someone couldn't make it. This interview lasted about 45 minutes and focused more on my relationship with the business side rather than technical aspects. The atmosphere wasn't as pleasant, but it was professional. On the same day, I received personalized feedback dismissing my application, but they thanked me for my time.

The process was effective and very fast. HR was always responsive via email. There were three interviews: the first was with HR for an initial get-to-know-you chat; the next two were technical. The first technical interview involved questions about my work history, CV details, and some related technical queries. The second technical interview covered broader questions about projects I've worked on, my personal profile, and my work methodology. It concluded with a brief pseudocode logic exercise to evaluate problem-solving skills.

The recruitment process was disorganized and unprofessional, starting with a last-minute cancellation of my first interview. During our meeting, the recruiter appeared unprofessional in a dirty Snoopy T-shirt on video. Their systems were also frustrating, with undeliverable emails and expired interview scheduling links. After the senior recruiter canceled my interview an hour before, I couldn't rebook and had to find her on LinkedIn. I also pointed out the job posting was only in French, which might deter English speakers, but instead of acknowledging it, she made excuses. The posting was later updated to both languages without recognition. I prefer when mistakes are owned. There was no follow-up after the process, which is unusual for respectful companies. Be ready for disorganization, poor tools, and a lack of respect for candidates.