I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at New York Times
Interview
Hr Recruiter interview, then Hiring Manager interview, then Technical Behavioral interview where I was asked to explain a project I've done in finer detail and then was asked a very easy coding problem.
Final round was split into two days: Coding problem, Sql Coding, two behavioral interviews, and finally System Design interview
I am absolutely disgusted at how New York Times handled their rejection. I was given an automated rejection email from a No-Reply email account that said, "
Dear xxx,
Thank you for your interest in the xxx role at The New York Times. After careful consideration of your application, we will not be advancing you in the process. While it did not work out this time, we'd like to hear from you again so please continue to check out future NYT opportunities at nytco.com/careers.
We wish you the best in your job search.
Sincerely,
The New York Times Talent Acquisition Team"
No personalized rejection, no feedback, no phone call. After investing so much time into interviewing with them, this was a very cold response. Absolutely would not recommend interviewing with them ever again.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you approach working with another person or team internally or externally? Describe a situation in which you put in extra effort to build a relationship with an internal or external customer.
The New York Times values diversity from our journalism to our employment practices. Many companies state this as a core value, but it can take different forms in different environments. What does an organization or team that values diversity look like to you?
Trust requires personal accountability. Can you tell about a time when you choose to trust someone? What was the outcome?
Recruiter who I was already in contact with recommended me to the position. 30 min engineering manager behavioral, 30 min leetcode medium problem, followed by 4 panel interviews. (uncertain of what the panel interviews consist of)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Go in-depth on a project you've worked on (impacts, engineering challenges, etc)
First initial phone screening on google meet with video. The recruiter missed the first call and I was waiting for 15minutes into my lunch break. I emailed the recruiter, they seemed sorry and then we rescheduled. Phone screening was as aspected, tell me about yourself, why NYT, logistics, etc.
15 minute recruiter call (informational, make sure to let them know if there are other roles you're interested in at the company as they could be a recruiter for that role as well), 30 min hiring manager, 30 minute technical
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