I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Konrad Group (Toronto, ON) in Nov 2020
Interview
I had a multiple phased process. The first interview was with the talent director who was an incredibly nice guy. The second interview was with one of the VP's of the company, who again was an incredibly nice person and really knew his stuff which gave me a lot of confidence in the company. The Third interview was a challenge where I was given a task to do in a few hours and then present it. It was a nice experience and really gave me taste for what the company is about. I also got to meet some of the other employees during that process who were really great people and again, the questions they were asking were assuring me this was the right company. Finally, I had a meeting with one of the founders who was a truly inspirational guy.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What new technologies are currently exciting for me?
Discuss my background and experience etc.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Konrad Group
Interview
1. HR screening interview, discuss salary range 2. Interview with manager, VP, or senior consultant: mix of behavioural, technical, and experience questions. In my opinion this interview is to level the candidate appropriately 3. Case interview: you are given a problem space along with a set of slide templates and given 4 hours to create a presentation solution. The problem space is extremely vague (ex: design a digital solution for health care)
It was a quick 20 min phone call with the recruiter it was very laid back. Asked about each part of the company and ended with hobbies, fine experience overall.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Konrad Group in Nov 2021
Interview
three rounds (I attended 2 and dropped out as the whole experience became incredibly disconcerting)
first, the screening call - a very lovely conversation, asked about my background and experience and why I was applying for the position. At the end of the call, he seemed enthusiastic and moved me through right away.
Second round - two managers interviewed me - some behavioural questions then technical questions.
I was invited to the third interview, but a few days before, I get a message from the recruiter informing me that the VP would like a few minutes to chat. The VP called me and asked me if I was applying for the "right" job. Asked if I felt the salary band I gave was what I felt I deserved at this time in my career. Then proceeded to inform me I had a gap in my experiences - to which I factually refuted - and that an option would be to drop the title and go for a lower salary range and work my way back up to the senior title. I currently hold a senior title role in my organization and have had years of experience. The whole conversation felt incredibly condescending, sexist and somewhat discriminatory. I also find it incredibly suspicious how he interfered with the interview process mid-way through. It felt like he was trying to evade the formal interview process and push me out.
I have a sense that despite the lovely employees/recruiter, this place is likely toxic.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is an API
Describe what blockchain is
How do headphones work (hardware vs software)
Design thinking process
how to prioritize projects.