I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at CAE (Montreal, QC) in Apr 2008
Interview
I received a phone call from HR to ask my expected salary and to schedule an in-person interview.
The in-person interview was conducted with the HR rep and engineering group leader.
The questions were related to personality and response to hypothetical scenarios, rather than technical. For example:
- If you had a choice between a small project where you would be involved from beginning to end, or a big project where you would work on a small part but where the project would havea big impact on the company, which would you choose?
- While working on a task you realize you will not be able to complete it on time. What do you do?
- How would your colleagues describe you?
- What are your short-term career goals?
- Are you willing to travel for work?
- Are you willing to work overtime?
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you felt strongly about a new idea or solution but your most senior colleague strongly disagreed, what would you do?
Very quick. It was only one round and they did not dog too deep into technical background or expertise. They asked basic knowledge questions and asked to solve one small problem. This was for an entry level position, so its possible for higher levels the process is more intense.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Standard behavior questions, name a time you had to deal with a conflict, what did you do.
The interview process was smooth and well-organized. It started with an online coding assessment focusing on basic algorithms and problem-solving. Afterwards, I had two technical interviews covering JavaScript, APIs, and database queries, followed by a short HR discussion about culture fit and career goals. The team was friendly, and communication was clear throughout. Overall, it was a positive experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you describe a project where you improved the performance or maintainability of the codebase?
The interview usually includes two to three people—often one or two managers and an HR representative—who evaluate your technical skills, experience, and interpersonal abilities to ensure a good fit for the culture.
