Ho presentato la mia candidatura tramite segnalazione di un dipendente. La procedura ha richiesto 3 settimane. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Toast Inc (Boston, MA) nel mese di lug 2019
Colloquio
Long process - 1) Employee referral then contacted 2 days later by HR. 2) Phone Screen. 3) 30 minutes call with Manager. 3) On-site interview: 3 1-on-1 interviews, then interview with 3 people at the same time, then 1-on-1 with the Manager (your future boss - talked to her in step 3). 4) Case Study related to the position (2 days to submit it). Then 1 week to get a feedback/offer.
The whole team was friendly and they make sure to make you confortable. Most of the questions are related to culture-fit and they know exactly the type of person they are looking for. Also, be ready to talk about 2-3 specific projects you worked on during your internships/previous jobs. This position was a brand new role (and it's more a client-facing role, not technical). Be ready to know what you will be doing on a daily basis if you get the position.
No offer because the team thinks that I would be happier in a more technical position. At least, they took the time to give me feedback. It was one of the best interview process I've ever seen. Very professional and organized.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
-Tell me about yourself.
-Why Toast? (Most important question)
-What do you know about this position?
-Why this specific team?
-Strengths/weakness
-Career goals
-What are you looking for in your next position?
-Tell a problem you faced during your internships and how did you face it.
-What are some of the skills you would like to improve or develop?
-Walk me through a project you worked on? (and some follow up questions based on your answer).
-What do you like to do during your spare time?
Thanks for sharing! That’s exactly what we’re striving for. Regardless of the outcome, I’m glad that you left the interview process feeling positive about the feedback you received. Definitely keep an eye on our careers site, as we are always opening up new roles. - Mike Brown, VP Talent & Insights
Ho presentato la mia candidatura tramite segnalazione di un dipendente.
Colloquio
4 stages, all virtual. Traditional screening call, hiring manager, take home challenge, then department head. Everything was straight forward. Was asked multiple times by multiple interviewers if I thought I was overqualified for the role.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
Tell me about how you manage workloads and meeting deadlines.
Very friendly people who asked a mix of relative questions and customs ones to make it interesting. Interview process was long (about 3 months long from beginning to end) and included a take home case study.
Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. La procedura ha richiesto 3 settimane. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Toast Inc
Colloquio
I applied for an entry-level role and went through six interviews and a case study over the span of two weeks, only to receive a generic rejection email. Unfortunately, the recruitment process left much to be desired.
The initial recruiting screen was unprofessional—abrupt and rushed, making it difficult to ask any questions about the company. While the later call with the hiring manager was positive, things took a turn from there. I was asked to complete a case study and participate in a two-hour panel interview with multiple team members, all for an entry-level position.
Despite receiving positive feedback throughout the process, including remarks about my qualifications, fit for the role, and a top score on the case study, there was no communication about next steps or timelines. I had to follow up twice to even get an update. After being strung along for two weeks, I received a generic rejection email with no feedback.
For a company to demand this much time and effort from candidates for an entry-level position, only to respond with an impersonal rejection, is disappointing and unprofessional. In addition, I received no feedback from the hiring manager, and I would've likely been ghosted had I not reached out several times to the recruiter. It’s worth noting the compensation for the role was significantly lower than listed (and way lower than industry standard), and when asked, they refused to budge on their number.
While the team members were generally great, the interview process and treatment of candidates is something the company seriously needs to improve. Six interviews and a case study for an entry-level role? That’s excessive, especially when the outcome is handled so dismissively. Candidates deserve better.
Thank you for taking the time to interview with Toast and for sharing this valuable feedback. When we include case study exercises in our interview processes, it is never meant to be overly time consuming for candidates. Instead, we hope it will provide a realistic glimpse into the role to help determine if it's the right match. Thank you for sharing your perspective on this exercise. I'm disappointed to hear you didn't receive the appropriate follow up from the team- I will be sure to pass this feedback along. Best of luck in your job search.