Xjyuk

So, I've applied for a software dev company. I've had one 30 minute interview where we talked about my experience and their tech stack (mostly me asking what they use).

After that, they gave me a 3 hour test that I'd managed to complete and we had a feedback call where I just explained what I did and they said it's great, they didn't ask me a single question regarding the code I did.

Now, they are flying me out to their office to meet the team and discuss salary.

Is this ok? I feel like they're rushing the process for some reason, and I'm not sure if this is a red flag?

The speed is not necessarily a red-flag by itself. If you're concerned, do some research on the company and the position before you go. (This is a good idea no matter what of course) See if you can find out:

• How long this position has been open.


• If this is a role with high turnover.


• Are there reviews of the environment you can read, like on Glassdoor.com?

When you get there, if there are interviews with other groups and employees, try and get a feel for how they feel about the speed things are moving.

If I've learned anything, it's trust your instincts, but don't let them automatically scare you away from a potentially great opportunity.

Some companies with a tight job market have learned the hard way that if they stall with candidates in the interview process, expect them to find a position with another company in the meantime. I've had to tell a number of companies that took too long in the interview process that I've found new employment elsewhere.

It sounds to me they have already decided to offer you the job, assuming you don't come across as some nutcase in the face-to-face. It's quite possible they don't want you to go somewhere else and they are in need of someone quickly. I'd study up on salary negotiation, since you'll be doing that face-to-face. Overall, I think you are in a great position to negotiate a great job here.

I wouldn't consider what you described a "fast" interview. A one hour interview is usually enough to evaluate a candidates coding abilities.

With a three hours coding test you are already in the same range as the big names in the industry. Amazon, Facebook etc .usually have 4 to 5 hours, but they also have soft skill interviews embedded, so that is just 2 to 3 hours of coding/design tests.

"This company's hiring process is different from every other company's hiring process."

Maybe they don't buy into the half day, full day, multi day, group interview/hiring process that every other company has bought into. Maybe they're better at identifying the right candidate. Maybe they have better things to do with their time then spend it on a long, drawn out process. Maybe they're more respectful of your time, and theirs, then to drag this out unnecessarily. There could be a multitude of reasons why their process doesn't fit the mold of what we've come to expect.

They've given you every indication that you're the candidate they want. I'm failing to see any red flags. Unless you're concerned that the pace of the process is an indication that there's something wrong with them. Have they given you any indication that they're not being straight with you? Do you have any indication that theirs isn't a viable business? Have you done your research on them?

If they flying you out to their office - you passed to the next stage
and there is no need to go other the code line by line if it is acceptable.

I wouldn`t say it is a red flag