I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Recorded Future in Oct 2023
Difficult interview
Application
I applied online. I interviewed at Recorded Future in Feb 2021
Interview
Recruiter discussion (30 mins). Hiring Manager discussion (30 mins). Two-page written report on a recent cybersecurity news topic. 3 x 45 min panel interviews with 2-3 interviewers, with questions ranging from team-fit to technical questions on analysis methods.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe your process for analysing a malware sample
The first step in the process was a phone call with a recruiter, followed by a 30-minute interview with the hiring manager. This was followed by a writing exercise, with a 1-hour panel interview and one final 45-minute interview the week after the initial interview. Overall, the process took 2 weeks.
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Question 1
Interviewers asked about specific examples of processes and sources used in previous work experiences, as well as about values.
HR team was helpful and prompt with questions and about keeping me informed over the process.
Process consisted of: phone screening, writing sample, and three interviews. It all took about six weeks from submitting the application to the offer.
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Question 1
Questions varied in difficulty and specificity: describe a challenge at work from describing my current work to expanding on my writing sample.
I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Recorded Future (Washington, DC) in May 2022
Interview
Recorded Future was the most transparent and pleasant hiring process that I've encountered. All of my communication went through a hiring/recruiting manager, who constantly kept me in the loop about the next steps. My interview process consisted of the following steps:
1. Interview with a hiring manager via a 30-min phone call.
2. Interview with a team lead and the team's manager via an hour-long Google meet video session.
3. A final interview with 3 team members via an hour-long Google meet video session.
4. References checks
5. Offer Letter
This process took about a month.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are some nation-state threat actors and cyber security trends?