Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Sparx Learning as 40% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Software Developer and Intern rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Internship and Graduate Content Science roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Sparx Learning takes an average of 27 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 Software Developer had the quickest hiring process (on average 7 days), whereas Intern roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 60 days).
I applied online. I interviewed at Sparx Learning (Exeter, England) in May 2025
Interview
First 30 min with HR just general why this job etc, why now etc then Interview and Coaching Task. Interview was a panel with Manager of the team and a Senior Coach.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What will be the biggest challenge for you about this job
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Sparx Learning in Dec 2024
Interview
The recruitment process, led by the HR manager, was slightly lengthy, four-step journey that included a written task, a presentation, and a series of discussions with the director and another member of staff. Half virtually, half at their HQ in person.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Sparx Learning (Exeter, England) in Nov 2018
Interview
Assessment day split into 2 individual tasks that test your ability to solve maths problems up to GCSE level, an interview focused on one of the tasks and a more traditional HR interview, followed by a small group activity.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: What frustrates you
Q: Why do you think you would be a good fit
Q: Tell us about a time you had to work in a group and what was good about it