I applied through an employee referral. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at TikTok (Berlin) in Oct 2020
Interview
A very well conducted process - starting with a screening interview, then an assignment and finally a series of interviews with different managers. Quite a lengthy process but allowed me to get to know the company better from different perspectives. They seem to be a bit overloaded with HR work but it is understandable during such a dynamic company growth. The HR team was very responsive, friendly and helpful during the whole process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are some current trends on TikTok you have noticed recently?
Kind of weird as the HR was late, didn't apologise and kept the interview for over an hour for very detailed business questions. This is weird because normally HR round is only for preliminary questions. What's more, she kept pressuring and asking who was my previous manager, and even asked me to think about it and write her an email to tell her that name. Isn't that supposed to be confidential ? I find the whole interview process quite weird.
I met with a someone from hr and the team leader. These meetings might have been separate rounds, or both of them might have been present at the same time - I don't recall the specifics. The interview was conducted online and lasted about 30 minutes.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a brand campaign that I saw recently on Tiktok, and propose an alternative strategy for improved effectiveness.
I applied online. I interviewed at TikTok (Culver City, CA)
Interview
was in a room with several others and was getting tested on content knowledge -- we also had to watch a video and then start communicating amongst one each other
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
my strengths and what was one situation that I felt I had a difficult decision to do
