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      Software Engineer Open Stack Interview

      Feb 18, 2024
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Canonical

      Interview

      Complete waste of time, red flag from the get go the moment they inquire about your "leadership experience in highschool" and 20 other unrelated questions just for the written interview.

      Interview questions [5]

      Question 1

      At high school, how did you fare in mathematics and physical sciences? Which were your strongest subjects in the hard sciences, and how did you rank in your class?
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      Question 2

      At high school, what leadership roles did you take on?
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      Question 3

      What course and university did you choose, and why?
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      Question 4

      How did you rank competitively in university? Which were your strongest courses, and which did you enjoy the most?
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      Question 5

      At high school and university, describe your achievements that were considered exceptional by colleagues and staff.
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