Intel

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

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!

The interview process included an initial phone call with the recruiter, followed by a technical phone interview, and then a technical onsite interview. Overall, it was not a pleasant experience. One of the interviewers was harsh and borderline rude