Process
I applied for one of the iOS positions. The recruiter followed up and scheduled a phone screen immediately, which went great. Later, a telephonic interview was planned.
In the telephonic interview, the interviewer was 20 minutes late. I proceeded with the call as I had blocked my time.
The interviewer asked basic iOS questions. Later, they focused on why I left my last but one company (previous company), which was a major Fortune 500 company. I had explained that I moved for better opportunities and benefits. This discussion continued, and they later ended the interview by stating they needed a senior resource, despite my 9+ years of iOS experience.
It felt like a waste of time, as the resume contained all the details. It's unclear why my previous company experience became a major issue.
Questions
My previous employment. This is not my current employment, but one from the recent past.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Coursera Senior iOS Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Coursera's interview process for their Senior iOS Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Coursera's Senior iOS Engineer interview process in United States.
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