The original post: /r/ubuntu by /u/island_girl_in_pink on 2024-11-16 02:17:53.
I am currently interviewing with them. The first stage was writing a very long essay answering to their questions. I found that part very clarifying and had no issue answering everything. I understand that they do not want to invest their time interviewing someone if he or she does not seem to be a good fit at this stage. They ask questions that may seem weird, like high school and university grades, but as a senior manager I understand that your behavior during those years can definitely be an indication of your actual behavior.
Then you get to the IQ test. This part I also understand because they want to make sure they are hiring smart people. The key to pass this test is to practice. It is important to answer fast and accurately, and the only way to do it is practicing. Google "Thomas GIA practice" and you will get tons of practice tests. Some are free, some are paid. I took my time (and money) to make sure I was well prepared for this test.
Then you get to the "early stage" interviews. Here is when I got very disappointed. Two out of three interviewers were very aggressive, trying to find "lies" in my cv, with zero empathy (one of the key skills to join Canonical is supposed to be empathy)... horrible. And these 2 individuals are supposed to be my peers. Both have a very different cultural background. So I guess it is Canonical's culture. I really don't see myself working with these types of colleagues.
Apparently I passed this stage and am scheduled to move forward with the late stage interviews (hiring manager, leadership and senior managers), but at this point, I have my doubts. The salary range is great, but I really need time to assess if this is the place where I want to be in the next 5 - 10 years.
I wrote this review to help anyone that thinks that a long recruitment process is negative. No no no. It is VERY positive for both sides because you get to know them better. At least this is my opinion. Not sure if I am going to continue, but so far, I am very disappointed with the people I met. Hope this helps.