Trivago

ALL DONE ON COMPUTER! Interview Experience - Düsseldorf, Germany

August 1, 2018

Negative ExperienceNo Offer

Process

Trivago has an online video interview system that is impersonal and unprofessional. While it is high-tech, you must record yourself talking for a limited time and then upload the video. There are several questions, and the upload process takes a long time, potentially consuming a whole day.

Trivago has also become a joke in the expat community; if you are over 30, they likely will not hire you. Thus, these videos are a waste of time and, again, so impersonal.

Consider this: HR departments want you to tailor your CV and resume for each job application, yet Trivago forces you through this impersonal video process. It is the worst system I have ever encountered.

Furthermore, consider that if you are not conventionally attractive, are overweight, or belong to a certain race, this system could lead to you not being hired. This is very discriminatory!

Questions

Video interview questions are so impersonal.

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Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Trivago ALL DONE ON COMPUTER! role in Düsseldorf, Germany.

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Trivago's interview process for their ALL DONE ON COMPUTER! roles in Düsseldorf, Germany is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.

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Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Trivago's ALL DONE ON COMPUTER! interview process in Düsseldorf, Germany.

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Pros: Flexible working hours Free fruits Nice food Parties

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Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

January 24, 2019

Pros: Flexible working hours Free fruits Nice food Parties

Cons: If you want to develop yourself and your work to get recognized, then the company might not be for you. You may put your heart into projects and work all day and night, but in the end, your work will not be very appreciated. On the other hand, others who might not do so much but talk to management get promoted. The Amsterdam team is one example where people don't bring much value to the company but get paid better than others, receive stocks, etc. The company is full of politics, and many people stay in their comfort zone. They don't accept criticism due to the company culture. Senior employees are usually underpaid. Also, managers always say, "If you are here for money, then it is not your place." Why are people in the company? To have fun or to learn ethics? Of course, they want to get well-paid, come on. Some people are in the company for the wrong reasons. The company now tries to hire cheap labor to prevent people from asking for more salary raises. I think the people in the company should initiate an employers' association to assure salary increases that guarantee at least the inflation rate in the country. Don't waste your time here if you want to build a good career. Every day is important for your career.

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Great place to start your career. Get out of there when you get the experience

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Pros: - International Culture - Great Place to learn - Suitable for Junior Careers

Cons: - The company is not transparent anymore. - Giving leadership positions to people that clearly cannot handle them. - We are full of bosses instead of leaders. - Aggressive/Revengeful approach to people resigning (stripping them off their benefits as Trivago employees, etc). - Way below average salary. - The Trivago core values are called only when it suits somebody. - You can't be authentic and honest anymore.

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Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Pros: Flexible working hours Free fruits Nice food Parties

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1.0
Maybe not the right place for senior developers
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
January 24, 2019
Pros: Flexible working hours Free fruits Nice food Parties
Cons: If you want to develop yourself and your work to get recognized, then the company might not be for you. You may put your heart into projects and work all day and night, but in the end, your work will not be very appreciated. On the other hand, others who might not do so much but talk to management get promoted. The Amsterdam team is one example where people don't bring much value to the company but get paid better than others, receive stocks, etc. The company is full of politics, and many people stay in their comfort zone. They don't accept criticism due to the company culture. Senior employees are usually underpaid. Also, managers always say, "If you are here for money, then it is not your place." Why are people in the company? To have fun or to learn ethics? Of course, they want to get well-paid, come on. Some people are in the company for the wrong reasons. The company now tries to hire cheap labor to prevent people from asking for more salary raises. I think the people in the company should initiate an employers' association to assure salary increases that guarantee at least the inflation rate in the country. Don't waste your time here if you want to build a good career. Every day is important for your career.

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Cons: - Lack of focus & resource allocation not always optimum

5.0
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Cons: - The company is not transparent anymore. - Giving leadership positions to people that clearly cannot handle them. - We are full of bosses instead of leaders. - Aggressive/Revengeful approach to people resigning (stripping them off their benefits as Trivago employees, etc). - Way below average salary. - The Trivago core values are called only when it suits somebody. - You can't be authentic and honest anymore.

2.0
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Düsseldorf, Germany
September 17, 2018
Pros: - International Culture - Great Place to learn - Suitable for Junior Careers
Cons: - The company is not transparent anymore. - Giving leadership positions to people that clearly cannot handle them. - We are full of bosses instead of leaders. - Aggressive/Revengeful approach to people resigning (stripping them off their benefits as Trivago employees, etc). - Way below average salary. - The Trivago core values are called only when it suits somebody. - You can't be authentic and honest anymore.

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