I applied and they sent me a "logical reasoning test" with dominoes. Based upon the result they rejected my application. How does a candidates ability to organize domino´s predict future performance? Also this is a skill you can acquire practicing. Is this really what they want in their workforce? People spending time doing domino´s rather than learning some useful skills?
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I applied and they sent me a "logical reasoning test" with dominoes.
I applied online. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Klarna (Nueva Delhi) in Sep 2020
Interview
Had negative response. On filling information to apply for Product Manager position, received a logical test link to finish 18 questions in 15 minutes. Two days later, was notified about rejection, but without reasons. Wonder they checked the test answers? my portfolio?? It's okay to mention "rejection", but it makes more sense much when provided with a reason.
I applied online. I interviewed at Klarna (Estocolmo, ) in May 2020
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First, to start on a positive note: the vast majority of interviewers/Klarnauts were great, showed genuine empathy and would have been great colleagues.
Impressed by their career site and clear interview process, reality chattered that image:
- Lengthy: 4 month process, 2 tests or 8 interviews, I've received an email for closure, not a phone call
- Interview feedback: up to 3 weeks to get them despite chasing
- Salary: be open upfront or HR will lowball you before the final interview. (below industry standard)
- Paternity leave: on the final interview, the interviewer kept asking about my future, personal & family situation, I wasn't shy telling her that my partner and I we're thinking of starting a family. I clearly sensed the interview turned cold afterwards. A bit naive I admit. DO NOT mention any family plans during the interview, as Swedish law offer generous parental leave for both men and women and company might therefore turn you down. (myself a man I never considered it before)
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15 minutes Logical Thinking test
60 minutes focused on the competence fit/case study
60 minutes behavioural interview
60 minutes team fit/final interview