I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Rivian
Interview
Applied online, recruiter emailed asking to set up the initial screen. I hop on the call and then realize it’s set up with the hiring manager for some other unrelated position. I can understand mistakes happen. I email him explaining what happened so he sets up another call a week later. I hop on the call only to find no one else on. Checked the invite and see it went to the wrong hiring manager again. I emailed the recruiter and he begrudgingly gets on the call while seemingly half asleep. Even his answers to my questions were half-assed. Discussed standard basics. Ghosted thereafter.
I don’t expect to be coddled but the lack of professionalism was incredible. Hope this is standard recruiter arrogance/indifference and the rest of the company is better
I applied online. I interviewed at Rivian (Palo Alto, CA) in Apr 2020
Interview
Pretty Standard interview process but really poor experience. I went through 4 rounds of interviews starting with a recruiter call to a 5 person panel and then was completely ghosted. I sent multiple follow ups and was seriously interested in the position but got nothing in return.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Rivian (Plymouth, MI) in Jun 2019
Interview
Very Relaxed and Open Conversation. They measured my fit to the company values and goals to ensure I would be the right candidate for the position. Everyone was extremely friendly during the process and upfront about the workload and how much hours each of them currently work. It is a startup so you will have a lot on your plate but what you put in you will get out.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself on a personal and professional level. What drives you to succeed?