I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Smart-Builder (Albany) in Dec 2024
Interview
This role involves assisting customers with the onboarding process for the software, like configuring the database for the customer, setting it up and adding data to the library, such as pricing data from the client himself.
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It was like a paper-based math exam. I was asked to answer 4 questions, they preferred accuracy over speed. Questions like calculating the length of the glass piece, the slope of each glass needed, and how to reply to emails to clear customers' confuse.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Smart-Builder (Auckland, Auckland) in Dec 2020
Interview
interview test was done one paper. You have to write code with paper and pen. The tests weren't that hard, if you don't do well in the first part, you don't get to do the second. I think the two test was designed to be completed in less than an hour but there's no set time limit, I went well beyond as I had to rewrite my messy handwriting and scribbles. The director is looking for intelligence. He said you can teach a smart person anything, but you cant teach someone to be smart.
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writing a couple functions to check the validity of dimensions for a door and handle
I applied online. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Smart-Builder (Auckland, Auckland) in Jan 2017
Interview
The interview was started with a programming test, and you can use any language or pseudo code. It's more about logic related to applications of glass design and production, also some basic trigonometry.
The interviewer is a very experienced director, and very focused on the technical skill test. They would not continue waste their time if your answer of the test can not make them happy. The company environment is open and comfortable. Since they don't have much employees, almost all the developers are working within one big room.
There are only free open car parks in their office, and you should be careful not to use the marked of other company's.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One of the most difficult question is write an application to calculate the glass dimension for a shower case, which include the slope. There could be more than one glasses and a door.