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Skype Interview Questions & Reviews in London, UK Area
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Senior Software Developer at Skype
No Offer – Interviewed in London, England (UK) May 2012 – Reviewed Jul 29, 2012
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Was contacted by a talent acquisition guy after applying online and directed to a "Skype Challenge" site that says "Showcase your puzzle solving abilities together with coding prowess by completing one of our timed challenges. It's very straight forward - if your code passes then we will be in contact to arrange an interview."
Well, I solved one of their challenges, but then only got every kind of excuse why they wouldn't keep their promise (even though they acknowledged that my solution was perfectly acceptable).
Interview Question – even perfectly valid solutions won't help Answer Question
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Software Developer at Skype
No Offer – Interviewed in London, England (UK) Mar 2012 – Reviewed Jul 17, 2012
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half an hour phone interview with hr
half an hour phone interview with a seniour software developer
Interview Questions
- what is the difference between sopa and rest? View Answer
- What is design patterns, which one did you use (or know)? View Answer
- What is Java coneection pool? why is it usefull? View Answer
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Process Lifecycle Xxx at Skype
No Offer – Interviewed in London, England (UK) Apr 2009 – Reviewed Jun 26, 2009
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Overall the application process was mediocre, I have seen better and worse. First of all there is this guy who looks after your overall interview process. Good idea, however some bean counter decided to outsource this function to India (add the email address of your guy to your LinkedIN profile or look him up!). Quality of this service is below average but acceptable (interesting fact are their WASP names!).
The second, longer interview is with the hiring manager who is not permanent either (contracted out, but within EEA/UK). slighty more insight and professional, however still not the corporate experience you are looking for in being hired for a permanent role. ebay, T-Mobile, BP or Morgan Stanley are a lot better. Having said that these companies are huge and have obviously more options than tiny Skype (just keep in mind when talking about being efficient in SW engineering that there is a huge supply chain of contracts attached to make things happen).
The one-to-one with Skype itself was the next step (last step for me) - no names, but this person was clearly aloof while having the meeting. He even had a cigarette while we were talking which is absolutely not OK (interview was via Skype and the voice quality is that good you can hear those things).
Verdict:
Similar experience as before: A very interesting product doesn't require a very interesting recruitment process or business etiquette, in the end Skype is a tiny company which still has to learn a lot.
I am glad I am know in a fortune 100 company rather than skype. (A lot) more pay, a lot better bonus and a lot more you can learn from great people (this doesn't mean this would not be the case at Skype).
1) screening call (they picked up my monster profile)
2) short listed (another quick call)
3) (external/contract) hiring manager call with personality questions and behavior analysis (M.R.)
4) 1:1 phone call with SKYPE manager (T.)
5) eMail with negative feedback
Interview Questions
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interview 1: In what work environment would you like to work? (describe it)
What motivates you? Explain your understanding of the role? Answer Question -
Interview 2: Tell me a little bit about yourself
Why do you want to work for skype? Answer Question -
1-on-1 (via Skype) with SKYPE manager:
How do you handle change management?
When was the last time you were angry? What did you do to resolve it? What was the outcome?
Who are your friends? How long have you known them and what would your friends tell about you?
If you are not working, what do you do? Answer Question
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