I applied online. I interviewed at Cook Systems (Memphis, TN)
Interview
First of all, when applying to FastTrack, it's important to be aware that you are not applying to be an employee, rather, a student who can later go on to do contract work through Cooksys IF you complete the program and find work through them.
Secondly, I took this interview online, for an online bootcamp-style program. Originally, pre-pandemic, this was an in-person program. In my case, I was applying for an online version of this program.
The interview process was simple, I got a message from the recruiter, who sent me three different evaluations.
The first one was a PI assessment, fairly simple and straightforward, especially after applying to multiple jobs.
The second one was a cognitive assessment, where I was given a time limit to questions questions concerning pattern recognition, spatial awareness, basically an IQ test.
The third one was a simple two-part coding problem which tested the basics of OOP and writing code, not complicated, and they let you choose the language from a dropdown, so you can choose the one you're most comfortable with.
After completing all of those, if selected, you are interviewed by an instructor.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Cook Systems (Nashville, TN) in Mar 2020
Interview
The first step was an emotional intelligence survey. This was followed by an IQ assessment. If you pass these tests then you are given a chance to do a technical interview. This is a one hour process going over the design of a full stack application.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Design a full stack picture saving application including backend routes, data handling in SQL, Spring framework utility and React on the front-end
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Cook Systems
Interview
Longwinded slew of old technologies that are of no use after 1990. It is put to the employee as a class format meant to draw and trap employees before referring to them verbally as cattle.