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INTERVIEW PROCESS
Interview stage
Interviewer(s) involved in each interview round
Competencies and attributes to assess(The competencies that you want to evaluate in each round)
Example interview questions
Application review
- Demonstrates technical skills
- Demonstrates soft skills
- Possesses qualifications for role
“Why are you interested in this position?”
Preliminary screen
- Communicates effectively
- Is mission-driven
- Demonstrates self-awareness
- Meets years of experience requirement
- Has experience creating complex features
- Has experience with relevant technology
• “Based on the description I just gave, does this role seem like what you’re looking for?”
• “Can you briefly walk me through your resume?”
• “What are some attributes of your ideal role?”
• “What is your desired salary range?”
• “These are the next steps in the interview process. Does that work for you?”
Virtual team interview / Pairing exercise
- Maintains a positive attitude
- Possesses technical knowledge
- Utilizes problem-solving skills
- Possesses web tech knowledge
- Is fluent in English
“Walk me through how you would solve this real-world problem.”
Final interview
- Optimizes work processes
- Manages complexity
- Adapts to evolving situations
Questions based on whatever the manager still needs to know or wants to dig deeper on.