The hiring process at Cariina takes an average of 16 days when considering 5 user submitted interviews across all job titles. To compare, the average duration of hiring at similar companies like BlackRock, Inc. is 14 days, Fabricated Software, Inc. is 2 days, and Apple Inc. is 21 days. Candidates applying for Implementation Consultant had the quickest hiring process (on average 14 days), whereas Implementation Strategist roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 18 days).
Interview process took several weeks and began with recorded video responses as part of the application. This was followed by two virtual interviews and a final in-person interview (~2 hours) with the founder.
After the final round, I received a generic rejection email. While disappointing, I reached out to request feedback given the time invested throughout the process. Unfortunately, I did not receive a response.
Clear communication was emphasized as a core value during the interview process, so the lack of follow-up stood out. Based on my experience and similar feedback from others, candidates should be aware that the process can require a significant time commitment without detailed feedback afterward.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you had a genie, what are three wishes that you would ask for?
What is your proudest failure?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Cariina (Boston, MA) in Jan 2025
Interview
First they requested from indeed that you record a video. Second was a zoom interview with the founder responsible for installations. After the video interview it was then followed by in-person interview with both founders. I emailed several times but never heard back from them, I even emailed asking for constructive criticism because the one co-founder seemed to be very supportive of communication.
It seems that this is a common practice with this company regarding not getting back to applicants, especially ones that have gone further in the process.
Ghosted after final round interview - reached out multiple times and never heard back after going through a fairly extensive interview process for a small startup. Included intro videos, 1 hour first round, 7-minute video/presentation project, in-person final round with 3 different people for ~30 minutes each.