Interview Experiences

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MicrosoftApplied Scientist
Reported Jul 2026

Microsoft Applied Scientist interview with a last-minute virtual cancellation and long HR wait

The interview itself seemed technically normal at first, but the communication around it became the hardest part. I was called for a virtual interview, then received an email minutes before it was due to start saying it was canceled. They said they would reschedule, but I never received a new time. Later, I did manage to complete an interview, but it still did not feel like there was closure. HR…

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MercorSoftware Engineer
Reported Jul 2026

Mercor Software Engineer interview canceled before three algorithm prompts could be answered

The process was chaotic from the start. My first interview was canceled, and when I finally got a second one, it ended extremely quickly, in around five minutes. Before it started, I was given a Google document with three data-structures and algorithms prompts, including BFS and two pointers. I tried to take a couple of minutes to get oriented, but the interviewer canceled before I could write an…

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Accenture EspañaSoftware Engineer
Reported Jul 2026

Accenture España Software Engineer interview with unanswered follow-up after assessment

I went through several stages, and the interviews themselves did not feel like the main problem. The communication afterward did. After completing the assessment and technical interview, I received no real follow-up or next steps. Eventually, my application status changed to "No Longer Under Consideration," and I got an email saying the position was closed, without a clear explanation of why. Tha…

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Act DigitalData Analyst
Reported Jul 2026

Act Digital Data Analyst interviews across six client processes in 2026

I took part in six hiring processes with the company during 2026, each tied to different clients and projects, including automotive, insurance, and vacuum-machine manufacturing. In almost every cycle, I felt the interviews went well. One final client even gave positive feedback on my participation. In the end, though, I never moved to an offer. On five occasions, I received the same explanation:…

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Hays TechnologyConsultant
Reported Jul 2026

Hays Technology Consultant interview with roleplay and a communication-focused discussion

I started with a recruiter call that was mostly about understanding the vacancy. After that, I moved into a more immersive interview that included an overview of the company and role, plus a roleplay exercise to see how I handled the situation. Then I had a more personal conversation about my training and prior experience. The process stayed grounded. It was more about fit and communication than…

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ALTEN MéxicoSoftware Engineer
Reported Jul 2026

ALTEN México Software Engineer interview with a five-day backend task and client panel

I was contacted directly on LinkedIn for a process that was initially described as almost a one-time opportunity. They said my application would still be kept for future openings even if I didn't join. After a short HR stage, I interviewed with a backend technical lead. That went well, and I received a backend task with a five-day deadline. Once I completed it, I met the technical lead again to e…

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ALTEN BelgiumSoftware Engineer
Reported Jul 2026

ALTEN Belgium Software Engineer interview with a five-day backend assignment and client loop

I didn't apply directly. Alten contacted me through LinkedIn, and what was described as a one-time track became much longer than I expected. The recruiter said my profile would remain in their database for future opportunities even if I didn't join, but then the interviews kept stretching out. I started with a brief HR screen, then met with a backend technical lead. That round went well, and I go…

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Bank of AmericaFinancial Analyst
Reported Jul 2026

Bank of America Financial Analyst interview with a high technical bar and networking

The process felt rigorous from the start and needed real preparation. I practiced both behavioral and technical questions, learned about the company itself rather than relying on generic finance talking points, and networked with people at the firm because the path felt competitive. It took longer than I expected to reach later rounds, and the difficulty stayed high throughout. The questions were…

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Bank of AmericaFinancial Analyst
Reported Jul 2026

Bank of America Financial Analyst interview with psychometric testing and HireVue

My journey started with an application, a resume submission, and region-specific psychometric testing. After that, I completed an asynchronous HireVue with behavioral questions, personal motivation, and some basic commercial awareness. If I passed that stage, the next step was a first-round interview with bankers. That conversation focused heavily on walking through my resume and testing fundamen…

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Bank of AmericaFinancial Analyst
Reported Jul 2026

Bank of America Financial Analyst interview with back-to-back technical and behavioral segments

My schedule was extremely tight and very technical: a technical segment of about 30 minutes followed immediately by a behavioral segment of about 30 minutes. The technical portion covered a lot. I got valuation topics, dividend recap-style questions, and free cash flow, with follow-ups that went into the details. The pace made it clear that they expected thorough accounting knowledge. We worked t…

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ArcesiumSoftware Engineer
Reported Jul 2026

Arcesium Software Engineer online assessment with negative marking and coding questions

My process started with an online assessment that lasted about 80 minutes. The first 15 minutes were a technical multiple-choice section with negative marking, so every guess felt costly. Next came assessment-style questions where I had to read a code snippet and choose the correct output. Then there were two coding questions. The assessment was split into clear sections: MCQs to filter quickly,…

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Applied MaterialsSoftware Engineer
Reported Jul 2026

Applied Materials Software Engineer interview with a calm technical and behavioral process

I had a calmer, low-stress process overall because the people running it were accommodating. The recruiter and interviewers were helpful, and the process felt like it was moving forward instead of dragging. I didn't feel anxious as it went on, and the tone matched how they treated me as an applicant. The interviews began with the usual conversation about my background, why I wanted the role, and…

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Amazon Kuiper Commercial ServicesSoftware Engineer
Reported Jul 2026

Amazon Kuiper Commercial Services Software Engineer interview with a four-part final loop

The process felt well organized from the start. The recruiting team kept things clear, even when one session had to be rescheduled because of an interviewer emergency. At the final stage, I went through a four-interview technical loop covering data structures and algorithms, object-oriented design, system design, and behavioral questions tied to leadership principles. The interviewers were profes…

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Amazon AdvertisingSoftware Engineer
Reported Jul 2026

Amazon Advertising Software Engineer Interview Experience: four technical interviews with adaptive follow-ups

The process was organized, and recruiting communicated clearly throughout. Scheduling went smoothly apart from one interview I had to reschedule because of an interviewer emergency. The final set consisted of four technical interviews covering data structures and algorithms, object-oriented design, system design, and behavioral questions based on Amazon's Leadership Principles. The interviewers w…

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Amazon AdvertisingSoftware EngineerIntern
Reported Jul 2026

Amazon Advertising Software Engineer Interview Experience: an intern assessment and teamwork questions

The process began with an online assessment combining coding and aptitude questions. After passing it, I was invited to one or two technical interviews on data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, and general problem-solving. The final round included behavioral questions about communication, teamwork, and fit for a software development engineer intern role. It felt as though they…

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Amazon AdvertisingSoftware Engineer
Reported Jul 2026

Amazon Advertising Software Engineer Interview Experience: an online coding interview after a hackathon

An Amazon Hackathon led to an online interview. The interviewer was friendly and approachable, and we began with a basic introduction. The coding felt medium in difficulty and followed the format I'd expected when moving from a hackathon to an interview. I didn't get an offer, but the process was straightforward and the tone stayed positive. I'd call the overall difficulty average. Feeling comfor…

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ALTEN Technology USASoftware Engineer
Reported Jul 2026

ALTEN Technology USA Software Engineer Interview Experience: backend assignment, React interview and client-stage confusion

ALTEN Technology USA reached out on LinkedIn even though I hadn't applied. The recruiter described a relatively one-time process and said they'd keep my profile for future opportunities even if I didn't join. It ended up taking much longer and feeling far less organized than that first explanation suggested. I had a brief HR screen, then a backend technical-lead interview. It went well, and I rec…

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Alten SpainSoftware Engineer
Reported Jul 2026

Alten Spain Software Engineer Interview Experience: positive technical rounds followed by poor coordination

I hadn't applied when Alten Spain contacted me on LinkedIn. The recruiter described a simpler process than the one I eventually went through and said my profile would stay in the database for future opportunities even if I chose not to continue. I wasn't expecting such a long process. It began with an HR screen and a backend technical-lead interview, which went well. I completed a backend assignm…

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Alten NederlandSoftware Engineer
Reported Jul 2026

Alten Nederland Software Engineer Interview Experience: five-day backend assignment and difficult coordination

Alten Nederland contacted me on LinkedIn; I hadn't applied. The recruiter described something close to a one-time process, said my profile would remain in their database for future opportunities, and promised a manageable timeline. It turned out to be much longer and more disorganized than that. After a brief HR screen, I interviewed with a backend technical lead. It went well, and I received a b…

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Alten Delivery Centre SpainSoftware Engineer
Reported Jul 2026

Alten Delivery Centre Spain Software Engineer Interview Experience: a backend task and disorganized client preparation

They contacted me on LinkedIn even though I hadn't applied. HR described a more one-time process and said my profile would stay in their database for future opportunities even if I decided not to continue. It sounded simple at first. In practice, it took much longer and was less organized than they'd led me to expect. I started with an HR screen and an interview with a backend technical lead. Tha…

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What are interview experiences?

An interview experience is a candidate's own account of a hiring loop — not a question bank entry. It tells you the shape of the process: how many rounds there were, what each round actually tested, how long the gaps between them ran, and what the recruiter said at the end. That context is the part a question list cannot give you.

How to read them

Weight recent write-ups more heavily — interview loops change, often within a year. Read several for the same company and role rather than one: a single account tells you what one interviewer asked, while five tell you what the bar is. Note the outcome badge too, since a rejection write-up usually explains the gap far more precisely than an offer one.

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