Interviewer was looking for very specific answers to their questions. Based on feedback, looking for very outward thinkers who are going to question norms, processes and direction received from superiors.
Perguntas de entrevista [1]
Pergunta 1
What is your first instinct when someone in a position above you asks you to do something a certain way?
Candidatei-me online. O processo levou 2 semanas. Fui entrevistado pela Branch Insurance em mar. de 2025
Entrevista
The process had 4 stages: 1. Recruiter Screening (30 mins) – General discussion about my experience, skills, and interest in the role. 2. Take-home Assessment – assignment focused on querying and data insights 3. Hiring Manager Interview – Focused on technical skills (SQL, query optimization, joins, handling duplicates, aggregation). The questions were pretty standard, but there was minimal discussion about my work experience or background. The interviewer seemed somewhat disengaging in the technical round. 4. Final Interview – behavioral and culture fit questions.
Observations: The company does not follow Agile methodology, which may indicate a less structured workflow. Experience with dbt was discussed. I didn't have it. The feedback mentioned that they went with a candidate more closely aligned, likely due to my lack of dbt experience.
Perguntas de entrevista [1]
Pergunta 1
The technical round focused mainly on basic SQL concepts (e.g., finding the least value without MIN(), different join types, query optimization, handling duplicates).
Candidatei-me online. Fiz uma entrevista na empresa Branch Insurance (Columbus, OH).
Entrevista
The interview started with a 30 minute Zoom call with the talent acquisition specialist. I heard back very quickly that they would like to move forward. The next step was a presentation/assignment that took 45 minutes. I emailed my thank you after and didn't hear back. Followed up and was told they would be reaching out with the next steps soon. I then received an automated rejection email that wasnt personalized at all. I felt a little lead on when I got the email saying they would reach out with the next steps soon, because it made it seem like I would be moving forward in the process, so it was a shock when I got the rejection.
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Pergunta 1
What is something fun about you that we wouldn't find on your resume?