I applied through university. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Recollective in Jul 2022
Interview
I went on two rounds of interviews, the company never bothered contacting me back to give me the outcome despite me chasing up numerous time Rachael Plamondon. Complete disrespect and waste of time.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Recollective (Toronto, ON) in Apr 2024
Interview
The interview process is not at all applicant friendly. A one way video interview where you have 2 minutes to answer questions that in an actual interview you would have more time to answer and not be rushing through your answers - you know provide CONTEXT. There was also no option to view your responses to ensure you were happy with them.
It creates a lot of anxiety in an already stressful job market when employers think their "revolutionary" hiring method is actually entirely abysmal.
Poor hiring process, needs to be adjusted - SEVERELY adjusted.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about ALL your previous work experience (in 2 minutes)
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Recollective
Interview
The overall interview process was satisfactory. It began with an initial call with the recruiter, followed by a discussion with the hiring manager regarding my general technical experience. The next round involved live coding, where they requested coding in a specific Java framework used by the company. Pros: The hiring manager was straightforward in making a decision, which is commendable as it avoids wasting time through email communication. If you are a senior engineer participating in this interview, it offers an opportunity to understand how not to conduct technical interviews. Cons: The interviewer's assessment was focused on a specific framework rather than evaluating overall software engineering skills. As a result, it seemed they were seeking a consultant for that framework rather than a well-rounded software engineer."