I went through a multi-stage interview process spanning approximately two months, which included two technical rounds and an HR screening all of which I successfully cleared. The process then concluded with a final CEO round.
The CEO round itself lasted only about 15 minutes and consisted solely of basic questions ('Tell me about yourself' and 'Why are you leaving your current organisation?'), with no technical discussion or role-specific evaluation. There were also noticeable technical issues on the interviewer's end throughout the call.
After two weeks of waiting post the final round, I was informed by the HR representative that my profile had not been shortlisted without any explanation or context. When I followed up requesting feedback to understand where I fell short, I received no response.
What Went Well:
— The initial technical rounds were structured and relevant.
— The HR was communicative during the earlier stages.
Areas of Concern:
— A two-month process with no meaningful final-round evaluation raises questions about the seriousness of the hiring pipeline.
— Candidates are not provided post-rejection feedback despite going through extensive rounds.
— No follow-up communication after the rejection decision.
Set clear timeline expectations early in the process. If you are investing significant time across multiple rounds, it is fair to ask upfront what the evaluation criteria for each stage looks like especially the final round. Be mindful of processes that extend over several months without a defined structure.
I share this not out of frustration, but to help fellow candidates make informed decisions about where they invest their time and energy.
I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at DigitalTolk (Lahore) in Oct 2025
Interview
There was an intial interview in which I was asked about terminologies from my tech stack, sql queries and how I handle problems.
The second interview was completely about system design and I was asked to design the uber system (I was rejected after this interview)
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at DigitalTolk (Stockholm, Stockholm) in Sep 2025
Interview
I was invited to complete and present a large business case as the first interview step. The case was extensive and required around 15–20 hours of work. I even took time off from my current job to ensure a thorough presentation.
The CEO I met with was friendly, and our discussion was interesting, though it felt at times like he was multitasking during my presentation. After the meeting, I got the impression that the fit might not be perfect, but I still expected a follow-up since I was told I would hear back within a week.
Unfortunately, a month has now passed without any response. Despite reaching out to both the HR contact and the CEO to request feedback, I haven’t received any reply. I would have appreciated at least an automated message confirming that they had moved forward with other candidates, especially after the significant time investment required for the case.