The hiring process at Arch & Hook takes an average of 7 days when considering 2 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for People Manager had the quickest hiring process (on average 7 days), whereas People Manager roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 7 days).
I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Arch & Hook (Amsterdam) in Nov 2021
Interview
It was a relatively normal interview regarding my skills and financial abilities and what I have done and learned previously at my former jobs and during my studies and previous education
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Arch & Hook (Singapore) in Jan 2023
Interview
The job was introduced via an recruitment agency. The interview was average. Very focus on recruitment and training due to their expansion plans in APAC. also talked about some topics on com and ben and employee experience. Was verbally offered a job and waited for their contract and they changed their mind due to an internal re-structuring. Then, they informed the agency to post the position again. When checked with the agency again, they claim needed payroll experience which as not discussed at all during the interview (though i have the experience). According to the agency, seems like they are quite lost (not sure if it's true). Hence, if true, it is ok for a small start-up to take time to sort things out but don't be disorganized and not focus. Recruitment agency they used is not experienced and do not know how to manage both candidates and employer. Saw that the previous incumbent only worked for 6 mths and left yet they said it's new position. not sure why.
Seems like there is another review on bad interview as well.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
recruitment, identifying training gaps, com and ben benchmarking
Amazing Head of people. Direct and transparent on what she wants from her new teammate.
Interim HR who took on the HR roles unwillingly and wasn’t aware of a new hire. Showed discomforts on it.
2nd interviewer who set in for the on-site interview and asked a red flag question: Do you have kids? It allows for numerous speculations for the reason for the question. This question has been condemned in many countries and yet it comes up here?
Reputable company but a suggestion to train staff to take interview questions properly. Biased interview session was conducted.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. I don’t think you can handle the work here.
2. Do you have kids?