I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Sovos in June 2018
Interview
It is an interesting hiring process, centered around a lot of assessments. I was contacted via email by a Recruiter to set up a 30 minute phone call. After that they set up a personality assessment and a cognitive ability test. These took about 30-45 minutes. After these went well, there was a Skype interview with the same Recruiter where you once again take the cognitive assessment. I guess the reason for the 2nd cognitive test while the Recruiter watched is so you don't cheat or use a calculator.
The funny thing is, the math is something like a 6th grade level, so basic that I only used a scratch pad on one question. I can't fathom that anyone would ever cheat or ever has. Certainly not enough to make every single applicant to the company retake a 30 minute assessment for years on end. Very strange hiring process.
After the 1 phone interview, 1 Skype interview, 1 personality assessment and 2 cognitive ones, the Recruiter explains that she will now forward my resume to the Hiring Manager. So basically, this entire process has been pre-screening. A day or two later I got the form rejection letter that they had better Candidates, I am guessing the Hiring Manager didn't care for my resume.
It is a strange hiring process and I am sure it severely limits their talent pool, especially on in-demand positions. It sounds like they have done it this way for years, so it must work for them. I am glad I went through it, just to see how other firms recruit, but I don't think I will be advocating for it moving forward.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The first or second question was do you mind taking a lot of assessments. They are pretty up-front about the reliance on these things.
The interview consisted of a phone, Skype, and in person interview. During the in person interview I met with two managers. The recruiter was very helpful throughout the entire process and was easy to communicate with.
The process took about two weeks. Initially, the company had me take a pre-employment assessment. Secondly, I interviewed with the hiring manager via video conferencing and took the assessment once more. I was then invited into the office for the in-person interview.