I applied online. I interviewed at Almanac (San Francisco, CA)
Interview
Completely agree with previous reviews of Almanac. Very unprofessional in hiring processes. Over enthusiastic when speaking, would ask a question, then mute and look all over the computer screens rather than engaging in our conversation. I wanted to give this company benefit of the doubt after reading their glassdoor reviews. After 2 minutes into the interview, it was obvious they are spot on.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Background, situational questions, etc - doesn't matter as they didn't even listen.
I'm sorry to hear of your experience speaking with us. We're very thankful of the time and energy you set aside to consider Almanac and understand that a feeling of disengagement from your interviewer is not respectful. Oftentimes we are taking notes on a different screen from our camera making eye contact difficult, but that does not excuse the experience you are describing. Please know that we take feedback like this seriously and intend to improve in this area. Wishing you all the best in your next career endeavor. -Emily
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Almanac
Interview
My experience was unpleasant, everyone I talked to seemed very uninterested in the conversation, there was even some chatting in the background while I was answering questions. The recruiter was the only one that seemed professional.
Hi there - I'm sorry to hear that this was your experience leaving an Almanac interview! We strive to provide an efficient, transparent interview experience that respects you and your time. In this instance, it sounds like we fell short of that goal. Please know that we take your feedback seriously, and we'll look to improve in this area. Best of luck in your search. - Adam
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Almanac in May 2021
Interview
Overall the interview process was pretty normal.
I met and had a chat with the CTO where we spoke about the company and myself. Shortly after there was a technical interview which was done pairing and chatting about some code instead of asking to implement random sorting algorithms or outsourcing work.
After I met with product and got a feel for how a feature lifecycle works, and then a chat with the CEO diving more into company culture and my own thoughts.
All of the meetings were only as long as they needed to be, and the whole process was handled quickly.