I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at CrateDB (Munich, Bavaria) in Sept 2024
Interview
I’m sharing my experience because I believe companies should strive for better practices during the hiring process. After interviewing for this position, I was told to expect feedback within a couple of days regarding the next steps. Unfortunately, I never received a follow-up.
This lack of communication felt unprofessional and disappointing. Candidates invest time and effort into interviews, and timely responses show respect for that commitment. While I eventually found a better opportunity, I hope this feedback encourages more thoughtful candidate engagement in the future.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at CrateDB (Zürich) in Apr 2020
Interview
Several 1:1 discussions with the hiring manager and leadership team
Followed by professional headhunter interview
HR interview for details on benefits, etc
Hiring manager made the offer, did the negotiations, etc. and closed the deal.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- Key qualifications to the role (functionally)
- Leadership style
- Salary/package expectations
- 90 day - 1 year plan