Spotcap interview questions

I applied via LinkedIn and within couple of days I received a call from recruitment team. During this call we had discussion about my current status, availability and expectation, I was also explained about the organisational structure, benefits, and further interview process. Next day I received a technical assignment which I was supposed to complete within few days. Two weeks after I submitted my solution, I received another call informing that I am shortlisted for another round of interview, this was a video conversation interview with Product Manager and it was a discussion on the work which I have done previously. Also I got to know more about the team, work culture and their expectations from me. Second interview was another video conversation interviews with COO. This round was a technical plus managerial round where I was also briefed about the technical aspects of my role and there were questions and open discussions on technology which I have already worked with. After clearing the second interview I was supposed to visit the Company’s office to meet the team and attend last rounds of interview, but due to Covid situation those discussions and interactions happened online on video-conference. In total there were three rounds of discussion happened on the same day back-to-back with some breaks in between. First was a thorough discussion with COO on test automation tools and technologies, and their analysis. This was quality, in-depth technical discussion where we also exchanged our opinions on various technologies. Another round was the interaction with the team members where I got know them individually and what different technologies they are working on etc.Last round of interview was with Head of development, which was also a discussion on other technical areas which I have worked with. Though these discussions and interactions were on video conference but I felt as if I am already part of the team as there were sharing of thought and opinions, and I felt very welcoming and comfortable interacting with each and everyone. After this, the offer was released the next day itself, which I happily accepted. The whole process took close to a month and half but it went very smooth and I really appreciate the way HR team had coordinated and kept me posted for the further steps, they were very prompt answering the queries and replying to mails. Another thing which I find really satisfying was the the keenness of the team in technology ,level of technical discussions and their welcoming nature.

The interview process consisted of 4 steps: - initial call with hiring manager (30 min) - 3 hour technical case - 1 hour phone call with HR - final discussion with hiring manager I completed the first two steps and received very positive feedback from the hiring manager, telling me he was very excited to get me on board. After my phone call with HR, however, I was extremely turned off by the company and decided to stop the interview process. Two aspects which resulted in this were: - When submitting my application, I wrote down my potential start date. During the call with HR (after the initial call with the hiring manager and the 3 hour case), the HR manager seemed to notice this date for the first time, and told me it wouldn't be a good fit. - I asked the HR manager about the possibility of working from home on occasion. She told me the company has a strict policy against working from home because it's difficult for managers to know what their employees are doing. She continued, stating that it's very important that those in "lower positions" remain available all day in case someone in management, or "higher up", has a question. She finished this by saying that it is unacceptable to let those who are "above me" waiting for too long. I wish I had had this conversation with HR before completing the 3 hour case study. I immediately decided to stop the application process.