1. Application Submission
Resume/CV Review: Your resume and cover letter are reviewed by recruiters or hiring managers to see if your skills and experience match the job description.
2. Initial Screening
Phone/Video Interview: A short conversation with a recruiter or HR representative to discuss your background, skills, and interest in the role. This stage may also include basic questions about your work history and salary expectations.
3. Assessment Tests
Skills Test: Depending on the job, you might be asked to complete a test that evaluates your technical abilities, problem-solving skills, or other relevant competencies.
Personality/Behavioral Assessments: Some companies use these to understand how you might fit into their culture.
4. First Round Interview
Interview with Hiring Manager: This is typically a more in-depth interview focusing on your experience, skills, and how they align with the role. You might be asked situational or behavioral questions (e.g., "Tell me about a time when...").
Technical Interview: For technical roles, you may be required to solve problems or demonstrate your knowledge through coding, whiteboard exercises, or technical questions.
5. Second Round Interview
Panel Interview: You may be interviewed by multiple people at once, including potential team members, other department heads, or senior management.
Case Study/Project: In some cases, you may be given a case study or project to complete and present your findings.
6. Final Interview
Executive Interview: A meeting with higher-level executives or decision-makers in the company. This is often more about assessing your cultural fit and alignment with the company's vision and values.
Salary Negotiation: If the interviews go well, you might discuss salary, benefits, and other terms of employment.