Application submission. Initial screening (resume review). Technical assessment (coding challenge or test). Technical interview (coding problems, algorithmic analysis). Behavioral interview (communication skills, team dynamics). Cultural fit evaluation. On-site interview (whiteboarding, system design). Additional technical rounds (peer interview, architecture discussion). HR interview (compensation, benefits). Offer negotiation and acceptance.

I got nervous during the technical assessment while having them watch me read and process the instructions. After bumbling around a little, but still making progress, they told me that “this isn’t what we are looking for.” Then they ended the interview.