I applied in-person. I interviewed at CoffeeMug (New Delhi) in Apr 2021
Interview
Founder insult and shout at you in Interview. Lack of individual respect. I found her frustrated. You may know many thing with your age and exp but it doesn't mean other person hasn't done anything in his or her career. Mutual respect is basic expectation and requirement in such official platforms even in life.
I applied online. I interviewed at CoffeeMug in Aug 2021
Interview
The first interview was pleasant and I had a great conversation with the person who was looking after the applications.
However, the next interview which was with one of the founders was a terrible experience. The interviewer did not listen to anything I said, interrupted me continuously, and it felt more like an interrogation than an interview or conversation. I can only imagine what working there/working with the founder would be like.
Needless to say, it left me feeling on edge and feeling uncomfortable. I didn't follow up with them and they didn't follow up with me.
My suggestion is to avoid.
The process had 3 rounds of discussions- With Cofounders & the Head of the Department. Insights about the organization, business plans, functional responsibilities were discussed. The behavioural expectations to operate in a startup were shared beforehand. All the rounds were face to face.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What appeals to you most about working for a startup instead of an established company?