I applied online. I interviewed at Converge (UK) in Sep 2023
Interview
The first stage interview was agreed and booked in. The interviewer was a no show. After I emailed, they replied immediately to say they had been 'pulled into a meeting' and would call back soon. No further call or communication. Nothing of my opinions here, just the facts of what happened.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Converge (UK)
Interview
Fast and focused. Was completed within 14 days. Interviews included conversation with design lead and head of product, where candidate is expected to present case studies of past work. This was followed by "workshop" where interviewers and candidate collaborate to solve a design problem. Purpose is to test candidate's approach to problem solving. Final round includes conversation with CTO and CEO.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- What design tools do you use?
- Tell us about a project where you took initiative for something new.
- How do you measure your progress?
- What do look for in your next manager?
- Call with HR
- Take home exercise - basic CRUD app
Failed the take home exercise. I didn't get any useful feedback relating to what I actually did and I felt mislead for having my time wasted. Did everything as per requirements but the person giving feedback wasn't grading the requirements. I failed because I hadn't included tests. (or because I had left 10 lines commented out - the only things they commented on in their feedback). Had they mentioned tests even once, of course I would have included them.
I recommended they not mislead more people in future interviews and include what they are actually grading on in their requirements.
I would recommend avoiding this company if they would be so bookish and stuck up to fail you on something they didn't mention.