Engineering Manager Interview Experience - Remote, Oregon
Process
The process took around 1.5 months. It included two screening calls with Directors of Engineering. Then, I had a management interview with a Director. After that, I was invited for two more interviews: one with a peer Engineering Manager and another with a Tech Lead.
I really enjoyed every talk I had with the Director. The rest of the interviews were just loose chats.
I was also asked to provide three referrals. A few days later, I received a rejection letter. I asked for some feedback and only got a quick message stating I "must be more clear with examples to asked questions." Fair enough. However, the way it was provided says a lot about a lack of good feedback culture.
The bad thing was also that I had to remind recruiters at every stage of the recruitment process about myself. The whole process was super slow and without enough communication. This was weird because I was used to the rule of overcommunication in remote companies.
Overall, I regret I invested so much time and energy.
Questions
Why did you become a manager?
What is your biggest achievement in your career?
What are you proud of?
What is the hardest thing about being a manager?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the GitLab Engineering Manager role in Remote, Oregon.
Success Rate
GitLab's interview process for their Engineering Manager roles in Remote, Oregon is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for GitLab's Engineering Manager interview process in Remote, Oregon.
GitLab Work Experiences
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