I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Edge Technology Group (London, England) in Dec 2020
Interview
30 minute technical interview. Some questions about VMware which probably match the fact that it's an engineer role but quite low level stuff.
Not very friendly people, especially the hiring manager. Came across as arrogant and moody.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
General VMware questions. Very focused on details of processes like adding disks or removing components from a VM.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Edge Technology Group (London, England) in Nov 2018
Interview
The interview was great, i liked everyone so much i didn't want to leave, the people that i work with since getting the job have been very supportive to me.
Interview was on the friday, started on the monday.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Edge Technology Group (New York, NY) in Sept 2015
Interview
Bob Wiener, head of recruiting, reached out and scheduled a Skype call with me. For about an hour, we discussed my background, my skill set, the position in question, and Edge as a company. The call was professional but very friendly. Bob has good technical knowledge -- he accurately assessed that I may be a better fit for a different role at Edge, rather than where I had applied. We both felt good about moving forward.
After this, I spent half a day in the NYC office meeting with my potential manager, team lead, and the lead for a closely related team. All three were sharp and intelligent while remaining personable. The 1:1 interviews were not as formal as some others I've had, especially in the financial services/technology industries. Less focus on scenarios and hypotheticals, more "tell me a bit about yourself." This allows you to discuss relevant experience but also build some kind of a rapport.
Later that same day I heard from Bob that the group had positive feedback. The following week, I came in to meet with the CEO and COO. They both impressed me in the same way as the rest of the group: true professionals, fitting in with (and presumably anchoring) the company culture of being business-oriented while remaining warm/friendly/personable, not crossing the line from confidence into arrogance.
From the executive team to the administrative staff, Edge has a great group of people. Bob Wiener was especially key to facilitating and getting the pieces in place, working with me on my slightly unusual timeline and logistical needs. He was very responsive to communication through both phone and email, and managed to provide me with enough regular updates to keep me satisfied (this is a difficult task).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about your background, what you're looking for in your new position, and where you see yourself moving forward in your career.