I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Discover (Riverwoods, IL)
Interview
Overall they seem like nice and smart people, and I didn't really have a bad experience, there was just one thing that left me with a bad taste in my mouth...
The engineering hiring manager told me he liked to build a diverse team, which did not seem to be the case based on everyone I talked to and saw walking around the engineering office. I would have been able to give an alternate perspective as he suggested. Regardless, as the interview concluded, he asked me if my parents worked at the company and implied that something like that was the only way someone like me would have gotten an engineering interview in the first place. I knew at that moment I was not going to get an offer.
I am not too qualified at this point in my young career but was proud of how I presented myself relative to my experience. I am not sure if the stereotype that seemed to be placed on me had anything to do with their decision, it very likely could not have been that way, but it's something to be mindful of.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asking questions about the technologies listed on my resume. Some white-boarding.
Had multiple phone interviews and then an in person interview at the headquarters. They then did not reach out to me to let me know the decision. I reached out several times, which they ignored. Finally about a month and a half later, I got an email saying they pursued other candidates. A follow up would have been nice and HR should respond to emails.
The interview process was panel style and very formatted. All the interviewers were easy to talk with and willing to share their corporate experience. The process leading up to the interview was long and seemed like a scattered process however the interview experience was pleasant.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
All questions were all standard interview questions about past experience and skill set.