I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Equinix (London, England) in Aug 2021
Interview
2 stage interview. 1st with snr manager. 2nd with team. Hiring process lead to unflexible contract - mandating opt out of working time directive - said I didn't want to opt out so they withdrew offer.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Equinix (Leeds, England) in Feb 2021
Interview
Interview process was 2 stage.
1st interview was good, alot of non-standard questions to gauge reasoning and critical thinking.
2nd interview with prospective team members asking competency based questions and figuring out strengths and weaknesses
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The interview process was reasonable and then offered role but then fell apart at contract stage.
Equinix mandate in the contract that new hires in the UK must opt out of the 48 hour working week protection (it states that you can opt back in with 3 months notice).
I advised that I did not wish to opt out, particularly due to having a disabled child and political belief. Equinix refused to remove this clause, I even contacted ACAS who gave me guidance that employers should have opt outs separate to the contract and any opt out must be freely given.