I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Hotwire (San Francisco, CA) in May 2009
Interview
Had a great interview experience with Hotwire and was very impressed by how quickly they worked me through the interview process. They were also very accommodating to my work schedule at my prior job, providing some flexibility for when I interviewed despite the tight timeline they were working under. Overall I was very pleased with the interview process and how seriously the company takes recruiting.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
For analytical positions, be prepared for some brain teasers to test math skills and thought process.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Hotwire (San Francisco, CA) in Dec 2013
Interview
The interview process was very efficient and pleasant. I was initially contacted by a recruiter and the process was followed by a phone screen with the manager and then a in-person interview in San Francisco. The interview went well and it most of it felt like a two-sided conversation more so than a strict interview. I've been wanting to work for Hotwire for a long time so I was very excited for a chance to interview. The recruiting team seems to be very efficient and any changes or questions are addressed fast. This was one of the best interviewing experiences I've had.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Hotwire (San Francisco, CA) in Oct 2010
Interview
The most straight forward process I've every worked with, most people asked job related questions, were professional and timely in their contact and conduct. Process moved at a great pace, Over the best of my life.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How did you handle your last negative interaction.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Hotwire in Jun 2009
Interview
My experience with Hotwire recruiting process has been one that was fair, robust and extremely efficient.
I had a phone screen with the hiring manager for approximately 35 minutes. The questions were primarily twofold: resume based questions and some technical questions. Time was equally split. It seemed questions were designed to test analytical skills and unstructured thinking abilities. I was asked a few brain teasers that could be challenging under time pressure.
Two days after the phone interview, I had an on-site with HR, senior managers and executives. I think questions were fair - some behavioural, some technical and some revolved around industry knowledge. Sometimes I felt more like having a discussion rather than being part of an interview. Interviewers were humble, affable, respectful, down-to-earth and very smart. I had an offer within 2 days and I took the offer after one day of negotiation. This is probably one of the most efficient and fair interview processes yet in my career.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Resume and industry related questions, brain teasers and technical questions.