I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Checkr in Dec 2015
Interview
I received an email asking for an initial phone interview after applying online. I was asked to use their scheduling system to input my availability. I gave three times that I was available and didn't receive notice that I'd be having a phone interview during the last time slot of availability that I gave until the DAY BEFORE, and only once I emailed to ask about my status. The phone interview was set up with someone who'd have been my colleague and it went really well - I was told at the end of the interview that I'd be interviewing with the team leads next. I received another email to input my availability in their scheduling system. I gave three times, once again. AGAIN, it got closer and closer to the final time slot that I gave, and after I emailed asking what was going on, the team lead told me that she was sick and asked me to give more future availability, which I did. When I finally had the second interview, which went well, I received an immediate email asking about doing a Google Hangouts interview with the team director and another employee at the company (I am an international applicant so an onsite interview wasn't an option). The holidays were approaching, so the video interview wasn't scheduled until two to three weeks later. I prepared for the video interview, sat in front of my laptop waiting for the call to come, but it didn't come. Fifteen minutes after the scheduled interview start time, I called Checkr, only to be told my first interviewer was sick. I asked if I'd still be having an interview with the second interviewer, and was told that I would. I waited for the second interviewer to call me but that call never came either...so I called Checkr again and asked what was going on. I was told that the interviews had to be in succession so the entire interview would be rescheduled. After waiting a few days and hearing nothing, I emailed my contact (the team lead) and got a reply from someone completely different who said she was a recruiter and that I was no longer being considered for the role due to "restructuring of the company." This seemed very strange to me.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time that there was a incident or a problem that you solved.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Checkr (San Francisco, CA) in Nov 2015
Interview
Two or three business days after I applied, I received an email at 7am from a team lead asking me to schedule a phone screen. I offered a few time slots for that same day.
It was a pretty standard 30 minute phone screen, and at the end of the call she informed me I would be moved forward to the next phone screen. I spoke to a senior team member half an hour later, who asked me more questions about my experience.
A couple of days later, I was called in for an onsite interview with a compliance associate and the department's director, where they asked questions more specifically related to the position.
Three days later, they set up a phone call between me and the CEO, which is the final stage in all Checkr interviews.
The process took about a week overall. It involved more steps and conversations than I'm used to, but after working with the team for two months I see that they use every tool they can to ensure a successful hire.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time you were asked to do something outside of your job description.
The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Checkr (San Francisco, CA) in Jan 2016
Interview
The interview process was quick for me which is great because I had job while doing this interview. I got prompt responses and everything was done is a timely manner. First, I got a call for a introduction interview and was set up for a second interview shortly after. After the second phone interview, I was scheduled for an onsite interview. This was all done with a matter of 2-3 weeks. The onsite interview as done promptly; I finished everything on time and as scheduled. Everyone I spoke with on the phone or by email responded to my questions has quickly as they could. You have to keep in mind that these people are very busy, so be patient (which is something you should have for this job).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What did you learn or develop during your previous jobs? What can you bring to our team that sets you different from other applicants?