The process took 2 months. I interviewed at TikTok (Milan)
Interview
Interviews with HR, then the manager, then presenting in front of a panel and pitching a case, finally last interview with the head of the position. The manager and the panel were great, lots of objections to the pitch but good environment overall
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions about knowledge of the market, its strengths and opportunities to grow, why I applied, how much I value the team vs individual, how would I prioritise the clients
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at TikTok (Stockholm, Stockholm) in Feb 2026
Interview
Recruiter screen → Hiring manager → Case + deck creation → Panel interview → Offer stage
The interview rounds were structured and professional. The case assignment was clear, and the panel interview went smoothly, although a scheduled grandparent interviewer did not attend and there was no separate grandparent interview afterward.
The experience changed at the offer stage. The level proposed did not match the scope discussed throughout the interviews, and the compensation presented was significantly below market for the responsibilities outlined. Requests for clarity on leveling criteria, compensation philosophy, and internal benchmarks were met with vague answers, making it difficult to understand how the offer was determined.
The team seemed alright, but the lack of transparency and the large gap between role expectations and the final offer raised concerns about internal alignment. I ultimately declined.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Usual questions about your professional experience and typical interview questions with stories/examples in STAR method.
- Talk about a time where you were successful at work.
- How do you prioritize your tasks?
- What makes TikTok stand out from competition?
- Why would you like to join TikTok?
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at TikTok (Singapore) in Sep 2025
Interview
HR doesn’t know what the team is looking for in the role. Interview instructions were unclear and not communicated to interviewee and interviewer. Wasted the time of both parties, especially when interviewee proceeded to prepare the case.
