I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Wayfair (Boston, MA)
Interview
I had five rounds of interviews with five different leaders in the STO. First with the hiring manager to determine fully if I was a suitable candidate. Once determined, I then had four more 1-1 interviews. Two were with directors and two were with associate directors. The who process took about two months. While this might seem excessive, it was a good opportunity from my side to ask questions and understand the business and culture.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
My role was very technical and niche within the STO. The questions centered around problem solving, project planning, and dealing with setbacks. In one interview, I had a case study where I had to discuss how to layout a specific project before starting it. I had no prep time. The objective was not for me to provide a solution, but to demonstrate how I would find an answer and implement the solution.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Wayfair (Boston, MA) in Jul 2021
Interview
The interview process was conducted by the usual groups including those I'd work with, the hiring manager, etc. One interviewer continuously checked his phone texts and took calls during the interview. The hiring manager asked relevant questions in a passive-aggressive manner as if to test me under pressure. Another interviewer yawned during the entire interview,.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you manage conflict if it arose in the workplace? Why should I hire you?
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Wayfair (Dublín, Dublín) in Oct 2021
Interview
3 stages: initial screening call, remote one on one followed by remote panel (multiple interviews, one after the other on the same day with members of the management team). Interviewers ranged widely in enthusiasm and engagement.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
As you would expect, questions relating to Performance, Productivity and Process management. Nothing too difficult or imaginative.