What the real interview was like

1. Applied through a job listing.
2. Several exam rounds back to back, about four hours in total.
3. Failed one exam, which ended the application.

• Rank items on scales from moderate to highest.
• Judge how well search results meet a need, on a meets-style scale.

• No interviewer: written exams.
• The ratings felt subjective and the criteria unclear.

• →Expect several hours of unpaid exams.
• →Learn the rating scale definitions in the guidelines before you start.

Failed one exam and was dropped.

1. Unsolicited outreach from a recruiter.
2. Automated replies said to take the tests before any role or pay details.
3. A Dutch proficiency test, failed twice.
4. Passed on the third attempt.

• A Dutch language proficiency test, which the candidate felt had grammar mistakes of its own.

• Automated replies only, with no role or pay details before testing.

• →Ask for pay and role details before investing time in tests.

Passed on the third attempt, then chose not to continue.

1. Accepted after about three weeks.
2. Learning materials, then a qualification exam with a seven-day window.
3. Part one: timed rating tasks.
4. Part two: tasks needing a phone to check an app and video links.

• Rate ads and results on a set rating scale.
• Check an app and video links on a mobile phone.

• Per-task timers were not explained beforehand.
• Support took four days to reply.

• →Start early in the exam window in case access fails.
• →Have a phone ready for the second part.
• →Watch for per-task time limits.

The exam closed early with no result.