I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at WebbyLab (Kyiv, Kyiv) in Sep 2023
Interview
The interview process includes an initial HR screening, followed by a technical interview, then a practical test task to evaluate skills, and a final interview with the CEO to confirm fit and expectations.
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They mainly asked about real-world experience: how I solve problems in practice, make technical decisions, and handle challenges when things don’t go as planned.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at WebbyLab (Kyiv, Kyiv) in Sep 2020
Interview
The interview consisted of a few steps, some of them were technical, some of them were recruiter questions, and also was step with the test technical task. The best thing that I liked in the process of recruiting was the ability to fix issues which found after checking the technical specialist in my test task. It was just another step of the recruitment process, the employer team checked my task and sent me the list of bugs and improvements that I should fix. That was amazing because no one can do a test task perfectly from the first time, and in the real world we always have feedback from the customer with some improvement or bugs, and then we can fix all this stuff. In the real world with real projects, it does not look like we try to do a project just one time and if we have some bugs the customer says to us "You have bugs here, here and here. Goodbye, I went to look for someone else who can do it!". Other steps of the process were also interesting but this step pleasantly surprised me the most.
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What happens when you type the URL address in the browser URL input and tap enter?
I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at WebbyLab (Kyiv, Kyiv) in Oct 2022
Interview
The first stage was the Human Resources (HR) interview. This was more of a get-to-know-you session. The HR representative was friendly and focused on understanding my background, work experiences, and motivations for applying. They also outlined the company culture and values, which gave me a good sense of what working there might be like. I appreciated this part as it felt like a two-way conversation, with me also getting to ask questions about team dynamics and growth opportunities within the company.
Next came the language interview. Since the job required proficiency in English, this stage was crucial. It was a bit challenging but interesting. I was asked to engage in a conversation in the target language. The aim was to gauge my ability to communicate effectively in a professional setting.
The third stage was the technical interview, which was the most intense part for me. It delved deep into the specifics of the job requirements. I had to solve real-world problems and engage in technical discussions that mirrored the actual work I'd be doing. This stage tested my skills and knowledge thoroughly, and I found it both challenging and exciting. It gave me a clear idea of what my day-to-day responsibilities would look like.
Finally, the last stage was an interview with the CEO. This was quite an experience! It was less about technical skills and more about my long-term career vision, how I saw myself fitting into the company, and my overall aspirations. The CEO was insightful, asking thought-provoking questions that made me reflect on my career path and ambitions. It felt like a high-level assessment, and it was clear that this stage was crucial for the final decision.
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