The hiring process at Up Learn takes an average of 14 days when considering 2 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 Senior Software Engineer had the quickest hiring process (on average 14 days), whereas Senior Software Engineer roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 14 days).
The two people I spoke to were generally polite and pleasant. I had an initial culture fit interview then a more detailed marketing one.
I was asked about my experience in the Edtech field as well as my marketing background.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Up Learn (London, England) in Apr 2021
Interview
There was an initial exercise of breaking down a topic for students as if it were to be used in a course. Once you passed that you were invited for a meeting. To the interviewers’ surprise, I had actually signed up for the free trial of the service beforehand for my prep. The interviewer asked if I'dd change anything on the course but was they were defensive towards a relevant suggestion.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Where do you see your career in *wait for it* 30 years?
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Up Learn in Jan 2025
Interview
The process in total lasted around 2 months. I had to chase at every stage of the process before the hiring manager would get back to me. This included scheduling interviews and receiving feedback on the back of them, I rarely received contact without chasing first.
After 3 stages consisting of an initial interview, a technical assignment and then a technical interview, I waited 2 weeks and again had to chase for an update. I was told I had progressed to the final stage and asked my availability. I provided this then waited a week for the final interview to be scheduled, to be told the hiring manager was going out of office for 2 weeks and would contact me on his return. He never did, and I was effectively ghosted after spending several hours on their recruitment process.