I applied online. I interviewed at Datadog in Mar 2017
Interview
After applying online, I received an email several days after. Recruiter was really fast and efficient in setting up a phone screen. The interview itself was relaxed and I could tell that they really cared about WHO they were hiring. I was told to follow up the week after, but they never got back to me. I've reached out several times asking if I was still considered for the role (even a month after the initial interview) and was told they were still interviewing other people. Although I really enjoyed hearing about the supposedly great company culture, HR's poor follow through reflects badly on the company. If they do not want to move forward with a candidate, they should let them know ASAP and not keep them hanging.
I applied online. I interviewed at Datadog (New York, NY)
Interview
Interview Process:
1) 30-minute phone call with a recruiter where they explain the role and company
2) 30-minute phone call with the lead graphic designer. Side note- Weirdest interview I've had yet. Seemed like they hated their job and were trying their hardest to make me NOT want to work there.
3) Unpaid take-home task
After a week of not hearing anything, I followed up and was rejected unfortunately.
I applied in-person. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Datadog (New York, NY) in May 2019
Interview
There were two phone calls, a take-home test, 1:1 in-person interviews with the art director and senior designers. It took a long time to get the final result.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Datadog in May 2018
Interview
Heard back through email from HR after an online application. I was connected to the hiring manager and we had a 30 minute phone call. I was then given an unpaid design test which took about 3 hours or so in total. I followed up a few days later after sending my work in to get feedback and was told they were still reviewing apps including my work. Almost 2 weeks later and I haven't heard back after sending one final follow up.
If you ask prospective employees to do free design tests, it's polite to at least give a simple email saying thank you but we're going another direction. Ignoring us after we've spent several hours on work is rude.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you tell me about a project you worked on (from your portfolio)?
