I applied online. I interviewed at Quantum Workplace
Interview
The first phone screen was honestly the worst interview I’ve ever had. The VP of People was curt and unapproachable, made no effort to understand my background, and seemed visibly unhappy to be there. I don’t know why I was invited to interview in the first place, it felt like a complete waste of time.
I appreciate the feedback, and I'm sorry the screen fell short. You deserved better - every candidate should feel heard and respected, regardless of fit.
I don't have specifics on this conversation, but that's the point. If you felt rushed or dismissed, that's on me to fix.
If you're open to it, I'd like to understand what happened. Reach out at cyndi@quantumworkplace.com. I'm happy to listen.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Quantum Workplace in Jul 2025
Interview
While I didn’t get an offer, this was arguably the best interview experience of my life. I will warn that the recruiter screening was a bit rigid; my impression was that the recruiter read down a list of questions and recorded the answers, which felt more similar to an automated assessment than a conversation; with that said, she was respectful and kind, despite the more rigid protocol. The team was communicative at all stages, considerate of my time, and didn’t string me along. The hiring manager clearly cared about getting to know each applicant, factoring in aptitude and long-term goals rather than fixating exclusively on prior experience. He seemed genuinely passionate about helping his reports find a balance where they’re stimulated and able to grow, but not overwhelmed or stressed. I have no doubt that he sets his reports up to succeed and provides support whenever needed. When I met with the team, they lit up when talking about their work and one another; it’s rare to meet people who so clearly love their colleagues and their work, nd for those sentiments to come through so clearly with so little interaction was heartwarming.
Unfortunately another candidate outperformed me at the final stage, but I wouldn’t hesitate to explore future opportunities with this team. The company clearly lives by its values — not just for their employees, but with applicants as well.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is a data science/analysis method that you’re excited about today?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Quantum Workplace in Mar 2025
Interview
The interview process was fantastic and I wish more companies were like this. From the first interaction, it was obvious that the interviewers valued my time and were very upfront about their expectations and timelines. I had a phone screening on a Wednesday (3-4 days after submitting my application), a Zoom interview with two team leads the following Monday, and one final VP interview that Thursday. I received an offer on Friday, about 2 weeks after applying.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time you had to navigate a confusing project on your own.