I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Toptal in Dec 2021
Interview
The selection process is based on coding skills that require you to figure out algorithms in a very short amount of time.
It's good to test how you respond under pressure, in terms of how calm you stay, however as for the typical questions of this type, they lack of solidity in showing the candidate ability to learn, real problem solving and other skills that are more valuable at work.
They still use an old fashion approach to selection of candidates that anyway is suited for the type of work they offer.
The interviewer was talking like he was in a rush and I don't think this process would work in any other type of organisation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Coding questions to implement both in online platforms and live by screen sharing on a call.
Tech screening and then tech interview, leetcode style questions. Then there was a take home project.. not in-person. all done remotely and online. Good interviewers, helpful, easy process and good communication
I applied to Toptal and I'm having an interview days later. What can I prepare for now? I wanna get some details or tips from you. Please help me with your toptal screening interview experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was the last project you have worked on and what did you do in that project?
4 step interview. small hr call , then technical interview with 3 easy-medium problems. third step was project and after that another call with hr. overall not hard to pass