I applied online. I interviewed at Smartness in May 2026
Interview
I had a very positive experience throughout the entire hiring process.
The process consisted of few stages: an initial HR interview, a take-home assessment with three tasks, a second interview with the Lead Manager to present and discuss the assessment, a CEO interview, a reference check, and a final interview with the Product Manager of the specific product you would be working with.
In my opinion the assessment was genuinely interesting to build and gave me a much clearer picture of the product before joining. The feedback I received after the second interview was very constructive, which I really appreciated. Having the final meeting with the Product Manager was very thoughtful: it gave me the chance to meet one of the people I would be working with directly, which I really enjoyed.
The process was structured and professional, with a clear focus on finding the right person for the role rather than just filling a position quickly.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a difficult feedback you had to deliver in a previous work experience.
I applied online. I interviewed at Smartness (Milan)
Interview
Il processo di selezione è stato strutturato in più fasi: survey online, primo colloquio con talent acquisition, secondo colloqui con il responsabile, verifica delle referenze e passaggio finale con il ceo.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Smartness in Sept 2024
Interview
Step 1: chat with Talent Acquisition (first chat to review background and english)
Step 2: online test (logics + english)
Step 3: chat and roleplay with Manager (focus experience and test)
Step 4: chat with Line Manager (focus motivation-expectations)
Step 5: in person meeting with manager and line manager (cultural fit)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was presented with initial context about a client’s needs, after which the interviewer simulated the role of the client. I was tasked with managing various scenarios.