I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at HelloTalk in May 2025
Interview
I was invited to a formal interview after passing the AI interview stage. As a long-time HelloTalk user and a trilingual candidate, I prepared for several days to showcase my skills and deep understanding of language learning platforms.
However, the formal interview only lasted about 20 minutes, which felt very short given the opportunity. I requested an additional five minutes to present my portfolio to better demonstrate my qualifications.
Overall, I was quite disappointed. As a media student, I fully understand how much the company’s recruitment campaigns have boosted product exposure during the hiring season. Yet the interview process felt rushed and somewhat unprofessional. The interviewer seemed distracted—constantly drinking coffee—and the whole interaction felt more like a KPI check rather than a genuine discussion about the candidate’s fit and potential contributions.
At the end of the interview, the interviewer said I would be notified of the result as soon as possible. However, it has been over two weeks, and I have yet to receive any update.
I appreciate the opportunity to interview but hope the company can improve both the interview process and communication to better reflect its brand and values.
I applied through other source. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at HelloTalk (Los Angeles, CA) in Sept 2023
Interview
The 1st round interview was talking to the vp of product growth, the second round interview was meeting their current product marketing manager, and the third round interview was a case study.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Case Study presentation. Develop a strategy for user activation.