I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Fastned
Interview
Three interviews, the first with HR, the second with the country Lead Architect and the third with the area director. The last one involves a case study and role playing.
I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Fastned (Paris) in Sept 2023
Interview
Recruiting process interview with the manager of the team and the architect. The interview was calm and very interesting yet the conversation was kind of formal. question and response! I realized that there is no clear communication between team members.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How to evaluate an architectural project to know if it's a success or no?
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Fastned (Cologne) in Sept 2019
Interview
The application process is extemely long and applicants have to put a lot of effort in it. There were 2 online-interviews via hangouts with different people from Amsterdam. 1 other online feedback talk for this as well. I had to do two tasks from home (including CAD drawing, site plan, ground floor, section and detail, presentation, understanding the fastned stations, for both tasks.). Then I had a hangout talk with feedback for this, too. Then I had to meet the people in Cologne for an interview in their office. Then I had a online feedback talk for this, too. Then I got a call, they chose another person with an understandable feedback, which I appreciated. Main reason was, people in Cologne weren't satisfied. My recommendation: Do the interview in Cologne 1st or 2nd, if it's that important! If they already accept the applicant they have to work with themselves, he/she can still meet Amsterdam people and do the tasks. This would safe both parties a lot of time and effort. I really liked your helpful, respectful and thoughtful feedback! Thanks for that.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Amsterdam HR were mainly interested in my soft skills, my portfolio (creativity and me as a person) and what I expect from working at Fastned. Cologne people were mainly interested in my experience and if I'm able to talk with building authorities (assertiveness).