Culture: I really enjoyed the company culture at TikTok. It is very inclusive and generally very flexible, although that could depend on the department you are in.
Most people are very friendly and easy to approach.
Perks: There were also a lot of non-salary related benefits, such as free snacks, coffee, and lunch on site.
Office: The office is super modern, in a good location, and convenient.
Career prospects: Depending on the department and location, there is very limited and little or I would even say no room for growth in terms of career progression. Only a handful of people get title changes or promotions. If you get stuck in a role, you could spend over 2-3 years there without getting a raise or being promoted.
No opportunity to gain technical skills: Again, it depends on the department, but there tends to be very little investment in employee education and opportunity to learn more technical skills on the job. This could close off a lot of future career opportunities for someone who is not able to progress further from a position.
In order to retain employees and attract future talent, it might be more beneficial to provide more career opportunities for existing employees internally.
The general interview process sometimes takes time for the recruiter to get back, usually around 1.5-2 months for the whole process. There are not too many rounds of interviews, depending on your market. If well-prepared, you will definitely get the
It was not easy; there were many rounds of interviews from different parts of the world. The atmosphere was pretty calm and friendly. I had interviews with HR, my team lead, another team lead from a different team, and then HR again.
I was approached by a recruiter who was very friendly and supportive during the process. They helped me prepare and to know how to use my experience to match the job requirements.
The general interview process sometimes takes time for the recruiter to get back, usually around 1.5-2 months for the whole process. There are not too many rounds of interviews, depending on your market. If well-prepared, you will definitely get the
It was not easy; there were many rounds of interviews from different parts of the world. The atmosphere was pretty calm and friendly. I had interviews with HR, my team lead, another team lead from a different team, and then HR again.
I was approached by a recruiter who was very friendly and supportive during the process. They helped me prepare and to know how to use my experience to match the job requirements.