Combination of round table interview questions with two interviewers, programming demonstration displayed on an overhead projector while the interviewers watched the programming occur, and on the spot problem solving exercise on a chalkboard
Accepted offer
Positive experience
Average interview
Application
I interviewed at Vin65 (Vancouver, BC) in Mar 2017
Interview
There were three parts to the interview process.
First I was screened by a telephone call by the VP of the Vancouver office. He asked fairly general questions and was open to being asked questions as well. He's a good communicator so it went pretty smoothly.
After the phone screen, I was invited for an in-person interview at the office. The VP as well as a senior engineer attended. I was asked more questions from the VP about my work experience. I was then given a coding exercise to do on a white-board. These are always a bit nerve racking but it didn't take too long to complete and both interviewers were respectful and willing to answer any questions for me. I also got an opportunity to deliver some tough questions to both the interviewers.
Lastly, I was invited to have a beer with the development manager and the VP again. We had an hour long conversation over a couple of pints about the companies history and future. I thought it was a really cool gesture from them as it was an opportunity for both parties to talk informally and get to know each other.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
I was given a fairly general white-board exercise. It took about 5-10 minutes to complete.