I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Whatnot (London, England) in Jul 2023
Interview
Very extensive lengthy process for the level interviewing for (6 stages). Spent 5 days working tirelessly on case study response with no chance to present my ideas and no substantial feedback given despite chasing and scheduling a call with the recruiter. It felt exploitative and as though they are looking for new ideas without giving any compensation for 5 days of work. I suggest at least offering a voucher or compensation for the 5 days free labour you're getting off candidates if you aren't going to allow them to present their ideas. Felt rushed off the phone both when they were giving me the news I wasn't progressing as well as when I followed up for feedback. Recruiter was very helpful and friendly until I was no longer of interest to them.
Provided no feedback during or after the interview process. Thought it went well but sent and update that I wasnt what they were looking for without further explanation. Dont reccomend at all.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Whatnot in Apr 2026
Interview
5 rounds of interviews including a case study. For the case, you are given a couple of days to complete it, and if they approve it, you present it to members of the team. After that, there were two principles-based interviews. The whole process took about a month. They made it smooth and were transparent throughout the whole process.
I applied online. I interviewed at Whatnot in Mar 2026
Interview
5 rounds (2 separate presentations where I gave them many business ideas) and 3 references submitted. They then had to pause hiring due to lack of funds. Then they picked another candidate, even though they originally intended to hire a full cohort. I asked for feedback multiple times and they would not respond which is ironic given how many times they stressed that feedback is a key company value. The interviews were pretty average and the recruiter was organized. However, the company felt disorganized in their hiring process and I think the ending was poor form.
