When I applied at Qualtrics I found the interview process to be much more intense than any other company I had previously worked for or applied at. However, I found it to be a very efficient process as well. There were 4 major steps in the process and it was refreshing to have a company get back to me promptly instead of stringing me along for a few weeks. I had several other options I was considering at the time that would require me to move so the efficiency of the entire process gave me the time to consider all my options. After 3 of the 4 interviews it took less than an hour for me to be notified whether I was invited back or not. The only exception was when I took the written interview but the interviewers told me before hand that it takes closer to a day for all of them to grade my written interview and collaborate about my score.
The first step was a group interview. My group consisted of 5 other candidates. I had never been in a group interview before but I felt it gave me a strong opportunity to stand out amongst my peers. I also appreciated the fact that the group interview allowed for a lot of Q&A. I was able to learn much more about company as well as the specifics of the position I was applying for.
The second step was a written interview. I was asked approximately 8-10 questions and some of them were timed. I felt like the questions were very straightforward which made it easy for me to give an honest and accurate answer. I was very confident in my abilities so I viewed the written interview as another opportunity to separate myself from the rest of the applicants and shed light on my strengths.
The third step was a 1:3 interview. The people that interviewed me consisted of a sales director, a sales manager, and a top sales performer. They gave me the opportunity to explain why I wanted to work for Qualtrics. They also asked me a few of the same questions they asked in the written portion.
The final step was a 1:2 interview with two of the owners of the company. This was probably the most intimidating part of the process beforehand but the owners quickly made me feel comfortable so I could be upfront with my answers. I think they assumed that if I made it all the way to the final interview then I must have some impressive qualities. They took the opportunity to get to know me better and to see what I'm about.
The part I liked most about the process is that I was able to get a perspective on the company from the owners, directors, managers, top performers, and newer hires. I was able to see all the angles of the company which helped me ultimately decide if I wanted to be apart of the company or not.