This is an open list of teams that are ‘open sourcing’ their interview processes. We want to propose a new standard of transparency in interviewing to insprire more trust in hiring. If we’re able to share notes, we can learn from each other and all spend less time interviewing.
Here are the steps to take part:
- Open an issue and share the stages of your interview process. Optionally add what your companies hiring achievements
- Make a pull request if you wish to share interviewing material; tests, interview questions, on-boarding resources ~ anything worth sharing 👍
The seven processes listed are for developer roles in leading distributed web3 organisations. Here's some analysis: https://medium.com/zinc_work/perfecting-your-interview-process-for-building-remote-teams-581bca1ba62d
But it doesn't matter if you're distriubuted or in Web3. If you're a tech company or just hire for tech roles go ahead and share your process.
Let's open source interviewing 🙌
1. Aragon’s process
Submit Application > Phone Interview > Tech Test > Meet the team > Offer > Trial
Success stats: Truly globally remote, no offices. 21 people work across Aragon’s teams, 20/30 outside contributors at once. Aragon’s privacy preserving interview techniques, like IM interviews are commendable: https://wiki.aragon.org/jobs/
2. Blockstack’s process
Submit Application > Phone Interview > Technical Exercise > Video/On-site interview > Referencing > Offer
Success stats: Globally remote, distributed across Hong Kong, Gambia, Barcelona, Toronto, and Seattle. 24 core team members + open source contributors. Flexible process & powerful values (voted for by the team): https://blockstack.org/careers
3. Blockchain.com’s process
Submit Application > Phone Interview > Code Review > Video Call > On-site Interview > References > Offer
Success stats: Distributed across UK, SF & New York. Scaled to over 150 in the past year. Bonus points for the nicest interview graphic. Unlimited PTO, flexible schedules and crypto bonuses: https://www.blockchain.com/careers
4. Bitpesa’s process
Submit Application > Phone Interview > Technical Phone Interview > Phone Interview > Offer
Success stats: Globally remote, offices in Lagos, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, and Dakar. Over 60 people globally, challenging hiring in emerging markets: https://www.bitpesa.co/careers/
5. Bitfinex’s process
Submit Application > Phone Interview > Tech Test > Possible 2nd Tech Test > Offer
Success stats: Truly globally remote, distributed across Asia, Europe & Americas. Culture of Learning offsite’s and team building, flexible hours: https://www.bitfinex.com/careers
6. Status’s process
Submit Application > Phone Interview > Trial > Offer
Success stats: Truly globally remote, no offices. Scaled to 100+ people in the last year. Will pay in SNT or local fiat. Extremely flexible, no set interview process & serious about privacy: https://status.im/contribute/applicant_privacy.html
7. Zeppelin’s process
Submit Application > Phone Interview > Technical Phone Interview > References > Paid Work Test > Final Phone > Offer
Success stats: Truly globally remote, offices in Buenos Aires. On average the process takes 4–6 weeks. Good wiki. Work tests are paid should and are roughly 10 hours weekly, spanning no more than three weeks. Smart to be referencing early on: https://zeppelin.solutions/jobs/