Application review, recruiter screening, hiring manager interview, case study or practical task, stakeholder interviews, and final decision. focused on skills, experience, problem-solving, and cultural fit. Process took around 3 weeks.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Zentist (San Francisco, CA) in Sept 2025
Interview
Extremely unprofessional.
I had a first interview, and was a bit shocked to see that her English was at an entry level...to say the least. However, with this red flag in mind, I presented them with the salary range I wanted and everything seemed fine.
I was invited for the second interview, but guess what? I got the meeting canceled 2 days prior to that with a note saying my financial expectations exceeded their capabilities.
Not even an email? Nor a reply to my email asking for details?
I see they have a pattern of changing their mind mid-hiring, based on other reviews here. I think this is a big red flag, so be extra careful with them.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
My desired salary range and how soon I could start.
The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Zentist (San Francisco, CA) in Aug 2024
Interview
The interview process was well-structured and completed within a week. It included four key steps:
Initial Meeting with Superior: I started with a discussion with the Lead Product Manager, who would be my direct superior. This was a great opportunity to understand the expectations and responsibilities of the Technical Product Manager role.
Interview with Software Development Leadership: Next, I spoke with the CTO, who focused on my software development background. This conversation aimed to gauge my ability to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical product documentation.
Conversation with the CEO: The third step was a meeting with the CEO. This was primarily to ensure alignment in vision and values, and to discuss my background and the company's future direction.
Final Interview with Product Management Team: The final step involved a discussion with potential future colleagues in product management. They assessed my product management experience, my problem-solving approach in previous projects, and how I would tackle a hypothetical problem presented during the interview.
Overall, the process was thorough and provided a clear sense of how the team and company operate.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked about my experience in product management and my software development background.