I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Reputation (Hyderābād) in Nov 2024
Interview
I received an interview call from the recruiter and went through four rounds, starting with an in-person interview with the CTO, who was highly professional and personable. This was followed by online interviews with Senior Directors and a VP from the US. Every interaction, from the recruiter to the Senior Directors, was thoroughly professional—though, unfortunately, the experience with the VP stood out as an exception.
After a few follow-ups, the recruiter responded promptly, mentioning that I’m an exceptional candidate but that they had to choose someone who aligned more closely with their current needs. I feel confident that I performed well, but I understand that each company has its own selection criteria.
One thing that left me disappointed was that the recruiter insisted I attend the interviews even though I was on vacation and tending to family commitments. Despite this, I completed every round, putting in my best effort, only to find out they chose another candidate. Nonetheless, I wish the best of luck to those interviewing with this organization in the future.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself?
How did you manage a large team and how to work with underperformed employees?
Explain an architectural decision that you have taken in your projects?
Agile process
Diff between Java and NodeJS etc
We appreciate you sharing your interview experience with us. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by scheduling during your vacation and family commitments. This was indeed an unusual circumstance driven by limited availability, and we recognize the importance of accommodating personal situations whenever possible. We aim to ensure our process is respectful of candidates’ time and priorities and understand this was a miss in your experience. Your feedback on professionalism will be reviewed and shared as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure a positive interview experience for all. Thank you for the effort and time you dedicated to interviewing with us and wish you much future success.
First, the recruiter was close to 15 minutes late for a 30 minute call, after a few rounds of interviews and regularly emailing with the recruiter, I got a canned rejection email after she said she would get back to me. After multiple one-to-one emails, I would have thought it would have been a little more humanized. Oh, and the rejection email tells me to follow them on all their social media platforms and subscribe to their marketing newsletters and communication so they can build their lead base. I don't know why employers think candidates would do that.
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