I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at HP Inc. in Apr 2024
Interview
I scheduled a phone screening with a recruiter, then moved forward to a video interview with HP staff. The interviewer started by saying, “Tell me about yourself” which is a pretty standard question and typically means “summarize your skills and experience.” So that’s what I did, but I was interrupted and told “No I want to know about who you are as a person.” I pivoted to answering on a more personal level and was asked if I have a family, how much time I spend with them, and how close we are. That felt extremely inappropriate to me, as a woman - I felt like they were trying to find out whether I’d be using parental leave to have children or not, or if I’d use PTO to care for sick kids or something like that. The rest of the interview went okay, but I felt like the interviewer was not prepared and was just asking questions on the fly, which didn’t always have a whole lot to do with the job description. I typically interview very well; I’ve never gone to an interview and NOT received a job offer, but after this one I don’t feel like I had a fair chance to talk about my qualifications or interest in the role so I’m not sure if I’ll get an offer or not (my timeline to hear back is a few days from now). In summary, the interview felt unprofessional and discriminatory - not sure I’d accept the job if offered.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at HP Inc. (San Jose, CA) in Mar 2025
Interview
Phone screen with recruiter: Overview of role, your background, and basic logistics.
Technical/skills assessment: Live case‑study exercise, with a supportive environment to talk through my thinking.
Behavioral panel: Questions about past projects, teamwork, and problem‑solving, using the STAR method.
Final cultural‑fit chat: Casual conversation with a senior leader about company values and long‑term goals.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me to walk through a challenging project I’d led—from the initial requirements all the way through delivery—detailing the obstacles I ran into, the specific steps I took to overcome them, and the measurable impact of my work, in addition to similar questions related to STAR method.
I met with the talent acquisition person first. Then I met with 5 people on 5 separate days over the course of two weeks. The scheduling was easy if a little cumbersome as it was spread out. The main decision maker seemed to have answers already in mind and was not open to anything other than what they wanted to hear. There was no final follow-up, I was ghosted.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Where do you see yourself in this role in 5 years?
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at HP Inc. in June 2024
Interview
Initially contacted for an interview. Recruiter had several questions about can I come into office 2-3 days per week (yes), am I open to relocation (yes), etc. After responding to all questions, recruiter completely ghosts me and a couple weeks later I get a generic message that I'm no longer under consideration for the role. How do you expect to attract quality employees if this is how you treat people during the interview process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you work hybrid, 2-3 days per week in the local office?
