1. Application Screening Candidate submits a résumé and short questionnaire. Recruiter checks for basic qualifications and cultural fit. 2. Lighthearted Icebreaker Task Candidate is asked to answer a fun prompt such as: “Describe a superpower you’d bring to this role.” Goal: Lower nerves and test creativity. 3. Phone Interview (15–20 minutes) Conducted by HR. Covers: Motivation for applying High-level experience Salary expectations 4. Skills Challenge A short take-home assignment (30–45 min). Examples: For technical roles: debugging or writing a short script For non-technical roles: creating a sample pitch or mini-project 5. Panel Interview Three people: manager, peer, and cross-team partner. Mix of: Behavioral questions (“Tell me about a time…”) Practical scenario questions Role-specific deep dives 6. Unexpected “Curveball” Question Not to trick the candidate, but to see thought process: “How would you design a system to organize all the socks in the world?” Evaluates creativity, structure, and communication. 7. Culture + Values Chat Informal discussion with someone outside the team. They assess collaboration style and team alignment. 8. Final Conversation with Director Short, strategic discussion: Vision for the role Candidate’s long-term goals Opportunity for deep questions 9. Reference Check Quick call with two previous supervisors. 10. Offer Stage HR provides offer, answers questions, and negotiates terms.