I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Spotify in Aug 2016
Interview
Hands down THE worst HR experience I've ever dealt with at any company. After an initial phone screening, I was told the HR coordinator would be in touch to set up a Google Hangout with the hiring manager for the position. This happened a week after since the person facilitating this process could not write a thorough email with clear next steps, to the point where I was convinced I was communicating with an automated robot. Following the Google Hangout, I was told I'd be brought in for a final round interview with another team member. Again, I received the invite a week later, yet this person forgot to forward the calendar invite to the interviewer. After sitting in the lobby for 20 minutes, I was told that the interview couldn't take place because the interviewer was booked all day. Over a week later I was informed that they had moved on with another candidate, despite the fact that I was never able to finish the process.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Spotify (Singapore) in May 2021
Interview
Multiple rounds of interviews, a lot of drilling in terms of culture fit, Role fit and interests
HR Round
Hiring Manager
Cross Team Lead
Vice President
Another Cross team Member
HR AGAIN - Final offer
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about Yourself?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years
I applied online. I interviewed at Spotify (Düsseldorf) in June 2019
Interview
Zuerst habe ich ein sehr nettes Interview mit dem HR-Kollegen aus UK geführt, welcher schon nach sehr kurzer Zeit anrief. Leider wurde der Kontakt nach diesem sehr positiven Gespräch dann deutlich problematischer und Absprachen dauerten deutlich länger und brachen teils ab. Ich wurde dann direkt zum Hauptverantwortlichen nach Düsseldorf weitergeleitet. Dort war man sehr nett, das Gespräch verlief gut jeder, den ich kennenlernen durfte, war sehr nett. Man war sehr kritisch und am Ende hat man sich auch gegen mich entschieden, aber es waren gute und spannende Gespräche. Ich sollte zudem eine Präsentation vorbereiten und diese zu Ende des Vorstellungsgespräches vorstellen.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Welche Aufgaben umfasst mein Job derzeit, was erwarte ich von der ausgeschriebenen Stelle, wie gehe ich mit Stress, Druck und Zeitmanagement um, wie priorisiere ich Arbeit?
Smooth sailing - no big surprises. It was relatively easy if you prepare and do the correct research. Interviewers were very friendly and answered all of my questions diligently. Really good process overall
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the main benefit of Spotify to consumers and how does that help selling advertising?