I recently had a tech interview with a fast-growing startup. The process was structured into three main stages: an initial phone screen, a technical assessment, and a final round of interviews with the team. The phone screen was conducted by a recruiter who asked about my background, experience, and why I was interested in the role. It was a friendly conversation, and I felt comfortable sharing my career journey and aspirations. Next was the technical assessment. I was given a coding challenge to complete within a specified time. The task involved solving a problem using algorithms and data structures, and I had to demonstrate my thought process and coding skills. I chose to use Python, as I'm most comfortable with it. The challenge was tough, but I managed to solve it with a working solution. The final stage was a series of interviews with different team members, including engineers and the hiring manager. They asked a mix of technical questions, such as system design and debugging scenarios, as well as behavioral questions to gauge my teamwork and problem-solving abilities. I appreciated the opportunity to discuss my past projects and how I approach challenges. Overall, the interview process was thorough but fair, and it gave me a good sense of the company culture and what they were looking for in a candidate.

The process went smoothly up until I was asked to build an app, which I did. I turned in said app that fit the description and requirements, and was ghosted after that by the HR lady. In the app description it even said we would go through it in the next interview. Zero feedback. Received a rejection letter two weeks later.