Intel

It was over a decade ago, and mine was not a typical hiring process. I had specialized domain knowledge that is rare in India. The hiring manager knew me and sought me out through a headhunter. Hence, it was a simple conversation—not an interview!

Contacted first by a recruiter, followed by a four-hour on-site interview. No phone screen.

The process was rather strange. I was contacted via telephone and met with the hiring manager at a coffee shop. We had a great conversation, and the employment process began. However, during the background check, due to an unpaid parking ticket I was