CEO Dominates All Decision Making
CEO Dominates All Decision Making
The product is good for the most part.
The CEO overrules decisions and trumps his entire management team's opinions. I was not on the "staff" team but, as an outsider observing their interactions and the way decisions were made, it was horrifying that one person can be so self-absorbed. Also, the People Team has zero power.
Stand up to the CEO or speak with a trusted board member. Otherwise, it's a waste of time and talent to work for a leader who hinders your growth and impact.
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As soon as I responded to Charles (one of the awesome recruiters), the rest of the ride was smooth sailing. ZP responded quickly to my questions, arranged interviews, and was helpful throughout the entire decision-making process. They showed immedi
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Process starts with a general phone screen with a recruiter checking for general interest and some technical background. Next is a technical phone screen using codepad. The questions aren't generally hard; you just need to be prepared if you haven't
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The interview process took three rounds: * A culture-fit phone call * A standard technical phone interview * An onsite interview medley The culture-fit phone call took about 30 minutes, during which each side felt out the values and ultimate
Software Engineer
San Francisco, California, United StatesFebruary 1, 2015As soon as I responded to Charles (one of the awesome recruiters), the rest of the ride was smooth sailing. ZP responded quickly to my questions, arranged interviews, and was helpful throughout the entire decision-making process. They showed immedi
Software Engineer
San Francisco, California, United StatesDecember 1, 2019Process starts with a general phone screen with a recruiter checking for general interest and some technical background. Next is a technical phone screen using codepad. The questions aren't generally hard; you just need to be prepared if you haven't
Software Engineer
San Francisco, California, United StatesMay 1, 2015The interview process took three rounds: * A culture-fit phone call * A standard technical phone interview * An onsite interview medley The culture-fit phone call took about 30 minutes, during which each side felt out the values and ultimate
