I applied through other source. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Cazana (London, England) in May 2021
Interview
1. Screening call with the Talent Acquisition Manager
Straight forward and told me everything i needed to know before committing. It was working on the Car & Classic product Cazana bought a few year back.
2. Interview with hiring manager (product area)
Friendly and welcoming chat with the hiring manager who was new to the company.
3. Design task
UX audit of a current user journey.
4. Present to the hiring manager, a head of (technical area) and a c-level (product area)
This is where I think it fell through for me. I didn't do my due diligence and look into the background of the highest ranking person in the room. I naturally assumed they would have a product background. I also assumed they would care more about measurable results and how a good UX can play into that. So I only produced rough wireframes and slides and the person at c-level sat in silence barely engaging. I don't think he was impressed. It later discovered they had a strong graphic design background. So I was barking up the wrong tree!
After this I was rejected with a templated "we’ve decided to move forward with other candidates who have skill sets and experience more aligned with what we’re looking for in the role"
I was really gutted as it could have been fun and there's some real potential for growth.
My only criticism was both screening and hiring manager were weeks old to the company and the decision maker was at the end of the process after I had spent HOURS!
I applied through other source. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Cazana (London, England) in Oct 2020
Interview
Two interviews with my direct manager and the head of the department. Friendly and informal, more to know each other and my reasons to join the company than technical questions, assuming I knew what I was saying or that it could have been taught to me.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me more abot yourself and why you want to join Cazana
I applied through other source. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Cazana (Stockport, England) in Nov 2020
Interview
Three stage interview, initial chat with the Talent Acquisition Manager who expanded on the role, next was a presentation and then further overview of my skills and how I would deal with the tasks/ role. Very well organised and feedback given at each stage until the job was offered
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What experience do you have and how can you add value
