What Technical Interviews Look Like at Glassdoor

What Technical Interviews Look Like at Glassdoor What Technical Interviews Look Like at Glassdoor One of the most frustrating things about applying to a company is having no idea what the interview process is going to look like. Will there be one phone screen ? Three? When do you get invited onsite for an interview? And will you be assigned a presentation, or any take-home assignments? Not every company is going to answer those questions. At Glassdoor, though, we not only believe wholeheartedly in transparency - we believe that an informed candidate is a better candidate . So we reached out to Senior Technical Recruiter Charlie Bouzaglou and Lead Talent Advisor (Engineering) Vikram Dhani to get the scoop on what technical interviews at Glassdoor involve. The interview process for technical roles may vary slightly depending on a candidate’s background and the seniority of the position, but typically, it looks something like this: Here’s what to expect each step of the way. In the first step, you’ll be speaking with a recruiter - possibly Vikram or Charlie themselves! During this roughly 30-minute chat, the recruiter will aim to learn more about your background and skill set, why you’re interested in Glassdoor, why you’re looking for a new position and what you’re looking for in your next role. In addition to asking you questions about these subjects, they’ll also share information about the role and about Glassdoor as a whole, as well as allow you the opportunity to ask them a few questions . The phone screen will likely be the first time you are introduced to the hiring manager for the role (i.e., the person that would become your manager if you were to get the job). In addition to discussing similar items as you did on the phone screen, the hiring manager will dive a bit deeper into your technical expertise and how your previous experience has prepared you for this role. Candidates for certain roles may also be invited back for a second phone screen with another hiring manager or team member to further discuss their skills and experience. As the name suggests, an onsite interview is the point at which you come into the Glassdoor office to interview with your potential hiring manager(s) and team. Besides talking about your past experience, skills, culture fit, ideas for the company and other topics, you’ll likely dive into a coding or other technical exercise at this point, such as an online coding exercise, whiteboarding, product presentation or take-home assignment involving analytics or case scenarios. Don’t worry, though -  this won’t be sprung on you at the last minute. The recruiting team will give you a heads-up before the interview so you can prepare in advance. Again, you may be invited for a second onsite interview depending on the role. While this is just a high-level overview, hopefully you find it helpful in preparing for your interview. Remember: If you have any questions, don’t be afraid to reach out to the recruiter you’ve been in contact with. And most of all, good luck! We look forward to getting to know you.