I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Toptal (Bellevue, WA) in Aug 2021
Interview
BE AWARE!BE AWARE!BE AWARE!
Try to avoid interviewing here if possible.
Had an initial conversation with HR, it was quite friendly and a smooth process. On the same day was given a take home assessment. However, to complete the assessment you have to sign a NDA form which states you cannot share with anybody else because it was real data from the company. RED FLAG! The assessment is super detailed and requires both a presentation and a report. RED FLAG! The whole assessment will take you at least 2-3 full working days to complete and once you submit they never reach you back unless you email them and get an automated "thank you for your effort".
The whole process awfully feels like they are just collecting working samples and scamming for labor. To be fair, I have done a few take home assessment thats quite similar in tasks. However, none of them was this detailed and none of them were based on real company data. If you were given an assessment at Toptal and it was not a real test but rather an opportunity to take advantage of you. Do yourself a favor and find another company!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. super detailed PPT slides(over two pages of requirements)
2. two page technical report(same requirements
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Toptal
Interview
The recruiter was great, as were all the people that interviewed me. It starts with a interview with the recuiter, followed by a take home case study, one interview with the area and another with the team leader. The proccess was very straightfoward and fast.
Failed the exam, although it seemed very easy!
I believe they require corporate agile mindset. No room for small talk.
The process was very organized and endless reminders to do things.
You can push deadlines.
Very supportive.
I applied part time.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Failed Exam. It seemed easy but don't be fooled. Try to remember them!
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Toptal (Toronto, ON) in Dec 2021
Interview
1. Video chat screening to basically understand my profile and experiences
2. Small case Assignment to be submitted in 2 days , this is to see your technical skills
3. Business case interview where you have ask to solve a small case based on the data shared followed by any recommendations