I applied online. I interviewed at Epidemic Sound (Stockholm, Stockholm) in Jun 2023
Interview
First got a confirmation email that the application was received then I got a call as an initial screening and suggesting an online meeting. Got an invite via email with a link and had a pretty smooth interview. It felt quite positive but I suppose the either found someone with an even better fit or simply filtered me out by salary expectation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked for my salary expectation which I strongly believe might have screened me out.
There were 4 steps and a test plus a case study as well as an in person interview. Overall the process was pretty smooth. The case study was a mock discovery call with a prospect.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do I plan my sales pipeline and am I comfortable prospecting
I interviewed at Epidemic Sound (Stockholm, Stockholm)
Interview
I recently went through a recruitment process that highlighted a systemic flaw in how we hire today. It started with a 15-minute screening, progressed to a hiring manager interview and a technical case, only to end with a familiar verdict: "You are actually too qualified for this role."
This isn't just a personal anecdote; it’s a reflection of a rigid hiring culture that prioritizes "safety" over "potential.
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