I first had to pass the MCQ online examination on PHP/HTML/CSS/JavaScript. Although I didn't receive an offer, it was one of the best interview experiences I've had. I was interviewed by an Indian and an Iranian engineer, and they were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Right from the start, they created such a comfortable atmosphere that I felt like I was talking to friends. This instantly boosted my confidence, and the entire interview felt more like a technical discussion than a formal evaluation.
They had a very collaborative approach — even when I didn’t know something, they would gently guide me in a way that felt more like a team brainstorming session than a test. It genuinely felt like the kind of team I’d love to work with.
The main reason I wasn’t offered the role was that they needed someone with hands-on experience in the Symfony framework, and while I have extensive experience with PHP, I hadn’t worked with Symfony specifically. They were looking for someone who could start contributing immediately.