The first round of interview had interviewees replying recording their answers to questions flashed on the screen. During the second interview, the HR person called and followed up with more questions. The interviewer who called me sounded really strange. It seemed like she was trying to sound enthusiastic but it fell flat. I think she might have called many people before me and was tired so was just going through the motion and reading interview questions off the script. But nevertheless, she was very punctual and email responses were quite swift.

Hands-on interview process. Need to spend time to prepare for the demo rounds. Testing technical aptitude as well as ability to display empathy. Ask the right specific questions to understand what is required of you.

The interview process with HubSpot was long and difficult, and while I did not get an offer in the end, it was one of the best interview experiences I have ever been through. There are 4 rounds. Round 1 was an online recorded video interview where I had to record short responses to questions provided with only a few minutes of preparation. Tip: do the practice interviews and try to get yourself comfortable before responding to the HubSpot questions. Round 2 was a 1:1 recruiter call. The questions asked were standard; why do you want to join HubSpot, what do you know about HubSpot, what are your strengths and weaknesses. Tip: make sure to do your research and learn and understand the company and the role you’re applying, there’s lots of resources on the website that actually gives you insight on what they are looking for. Round 3 were interviews with managers. There were 2 portions; a role play of the role I applied for and a product demo of a specific feature of the HubSpot software. There was more than sufficient material provided and I was able to clarify a number of things before the interviews. Round 4 was the final interview. There were again 2 portions. Part 1 was a Product Demo with Product Experts. This was a more detailed presentation; be sure to prepare as much as possible and triple check the assignment you were given. I was also asked questions that went beyond the scope of the assignment but related to the feature that I was demo-ing, so be prepared for curveball questions. Part 2 were behavioural-based interviews with managers from the Support and Service team. These interviews were targeted and probing deeper into my personality, working style and motivations. Personally enjoyed this portion as it felt more like having a candid chat about my professional outlook and aspirations. I thoroughly enjoyed the interview process. While grueling, it helped me learn a lot about myself, and I felt like I really gained a ton of free feedback that I can use to improve myself professionally and personally. It was definitely disappointing that I did not manage to land the role. I’ve always had a soft spot for HubSpot, and this being my 2nd time applying, I wanted to see if there was a mutual fit. I did not regret applying and can move forward instead of thinking ‘what if?’ A very special shoutout to Michelle, my recruiter who helped me from round 2 onwards. Thank you for being available to answer so many of my questions. I felt like I had a partner throughout the interview process supporting and cheering me on, and it has definitely helped add to my confidence throughout the rounds. I wish you all the best and hope there’s an opportunity for us to work together again in future:)