Here’s an expanded version of each stage with more detail:
**Initial Screening from HR**
This is the first stage where the HR team reviews your resume, checks your background, and evaluates your overall fit for the role. They may also ask basic questions about your experience, availability, salary expectations, and communication skills to decide if you should move forward.
**Take-home Test**
In this stage, you are given a practical assignment or coding challenge to complete on your own time. It is designed to assess your problem-solving skills, technical knowledge, code quality, and ability to follow requirements. You are expected to submit your solution within a given deadline.
**Technical Interview with CTO and Tech Lead**
This round involves a deep technical discussion with senior engineering leaders. They evaluate your understanding of system design, coding skills, architecture decisions, and real-world problem-solving ability. You may also be asked to explain past projects and how you approach building scalable systems.
**Behavioural Round with CEO**
This interview focuses on your mindset, communication style, and cultural fit within the company. The CEO or leadership team may ask about your work ethic, decision-making, handling challenges, and long-term goals to understand how well you align with the company’s vision and values.
**Offer**
If you successfully pass all previous stages, the company extends a formal job offer. This includes details such as role, salary, benefits, start date, and other employment terms. At this stage, you may also discuss and negotiate specific conditions before final acceptance.