Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Espial as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Senior Software Engineer and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Senior Software Engineer and roles were rated as the easiest.
The interview process was straightforward, focusing primarily on behavioral questions that delved into my professional background and project experiences. The interviewer took a keen interest in understanding the specifics of my past projects, asking detailed questions about the challenges I faced, the solutions I implemented, and the outcomes of these projects. They also inquired about my interests within the field, aiming to gauge how my passions align with the company's objectives and culture. This part of the interview provided an excellent opportunity for me to showcase my problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and how my personal interests have driven my professional achievements. Throughout, the conversation was engaging, allowing for a two-way exchange of ideas and perspectives.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Espial (Ottawa, ON) in Mar 2017
Interview
Screening with HR and the dev manager before more detailed interviews with the wider dev team. Was a simple process and not too difficult. Lots of junior people there. Seems that they are just adopting an Agile environment and t
Applied through school based on school's posting. Interview was done via Skype. Got the acceptance letter a few days after the interview and then I signed the contract and e-mail it back to them.