Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Laterite as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Research Associate and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Research Associate and roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Laterite takes an average of 30 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Research Associate had the quickest hiring process (on average 30 days), whereas Research Associate roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 30 days).
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First and foremost, I had to submit a CV and cover letter. I also had to also submit answers to questions regarding motivation for working in that particular sector. Subsequently, I had to do an online quantitative assessment.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Recent work achievement
2. Motivation to work in development
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Laterite
Interview
First you need to complete a quantitative assessment (online) testing probability, statistics and logical reasoning after submitting your application. Next, you need to complete an analytical assessment that tests your research and programming skills. This is followed by 2-3 rounds of case-study interviews (each is primarily about impact evaluation and data collection, with some experience and soft skills related questions) on Skype. Lastly, there is an interview with the co-founders. The entire process takes minimum 4-5 weeks.
I applied online. I interviewed at Laterite (Nairobi) in May 2017
Interview
Online assessment 40 (fourty) mins to test ones critical thinking, then after weeks got a call for second interview with the panel. Once you complete the interview and if selected they will call you for training before begining work.