Stage 1 · Lesson 6 of 7
How each top company hires
Before you apply to your stretch and realistic companies, learn how each one hires. The full set of rounds is often called the . Find out how many rounds there are, and whether there is an (a timed test you take alone) or a take-home task.
Check whether is included at your level and how long the process usually takes. Also check whether employees can give you a , which means putting your name forward from inside. Official and published interview guides are the best sources.
Candidate reports on Glassdoor fill gaps, but their quality varies. This research tells you what to prepare in the technical and behavioural stages, and when to start.
Common trapmeeting a round type for the first time on the day, or applying to a company that takes referrals seriously without asking anyone for one.
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