I interviewed at Handshake (San Francisco, CA) in Oct 2020
Interview
The process was very straightforward and the recruiter, was very responsive and didn't leave you hanging for long periods between interviews. The process was very friendly and humanizing. I felt like the process gave me a good feel for what it would be like to work there.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you failed and how did you overcome it.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Handshake
Interview
Steer clear. Interviewers are constantly late. Started off with a phone screen by a recruiter followed by another thirty-minute call with the recruiter. Later moved to a one-on-one round, then a panel interview with multiple people which lasts around two hours. Interviewers ask all the same questions differently phrased! Before the final round must complete an assignment. Waste of time, energy, and effort. No need for so many rounds, can be cut in half.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Handshake (San Francisco, CA) in Dec 2019
Interview
Fast interview process, the communication was clear throughout and everyone was very friendly. It started with a phone screen, then it was a face time interview, then a mock sales call, and finally an onsite
