I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Smartsheet
Interview
The interview process I experienced was quite chaotic. Throughout, I underwent a total of five interviews, each with a different individual who asserted they would be the manager for the role I was applying for.
Unfortunately, communication with the recruiter was inconsistent. Initially, I was informed that my application would not be moving forward, only to be contacted again a week later with a change of heart, requesting another interview. Subsequently, I learned that I was essentially a backup plan, considered only if the primary candidate declined the role.
Despite investing time in multiple interviews, there was a notable absence of feedback on my performance or any indication of where I stood in the process. Even upon being declined, the extent of communication was limited to a generic message stating, "we are moving with another candidate."
Given the reputation of a company like Smartsheet, I had anticipated a more organized and respectful approach to the hiring process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
General questions, no real format in any of the interviews.
The recruiters I worked with was very slow to respond and did not let me know I didn't get the role until I reached out to them myself. Overall not a super positive experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Talk to me about a time where you had to push back on feedback from senior leaders.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Smartsheet
Interview
There were several rounds that included an HR screening, then one to one with the hiring manager and finally a hiring panel that included peers, would be direct reports and HRBP
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions ranged from internal to external communication experience. Emphasis on crisis comms and PR.
