Automattic

After submitting an application, it took about two weeks to hear back (which I understand is pretty quick). Then, we had a Skype interview, which went well. I was put on a paid trial period where I got to work on a project, after which it was review

Longer than expected. It's an interesting challenge. I can't decide if this is an approach that is valuable for ICs and something I would want to participate in again. I see the value in it, though, at least for a remote org.

Applied online and received an answer within three days. The first round was an asynchronous chat, lasting about one week. After that, I started with the trial, which took approximately one month. During the trial, I worked with the potential futu