I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Block (San Francisco, CA) in Jun 2013
Interview
The interview process was pretty smooth – they were very quick about letting me know whether I'd moved on to the next step in the process each time. I wasn't given an offer, which was disappointing from an ego standpoint at the time; however, I realized later after reading online reviews of the company that I probably wasn't a good fit for them and vice versa. Probably good for all of us that I didn't wind up working there!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you were going to launder money through Square, how would you do so?
I applied online. I interviewed at Block (London, England)
Interview
Basic interview process and historic work experience. Interviewer perfectly pleasant and wanted to understand the rationale behind applying. Application was fairly straightforward and then got put through to telephone interview stage.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Block (Dublin, Dublin) in Feb 2023
Interview
3 interviews stages, first one with recruiter , talk about salary, position and expectations. second with manager, not very long around 1 hour, asking questions to check knowledge and how you would fit in the company.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Block (Melbourne) in Jun 2021
Interview
My interview experience with Square was amazing! Although a lengthy process, I believe that it is efficient to find the right candidates and getting to know them properly. Every applicant is assigned a "recruiter" based in San Francisco, who is you main point of contact through out the whole interview experience. My process was as follows:
1. Recruiter Interview
Was a <30 minute call with your allocated recruiter. General questions were asked including what you know about the role and your general working experience
2. 1.5 hour interview with 3 Square staff members
I thought this was going to be a daunting interview since I was told that it will be a 1.5-2 hour interview. However, the interview was super casual and allowed the staff to get to know me properly. Each staff member spoke to me separately (30 minutes each) and asked me general questions with a practical exercise (nothing too difficult).
Sometimes there will be a third interview with the "top" hiring manager in San Francisco, however I did not have to complete this step. I was offered a role 2 weeks after my 3 stage interview. Overall, the process took 1 month from applying to offer being made.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- What do you know about Square?
- How do you cope with changing processes?
- How do you cope with tedious and routine work?