Our interview process

Prepare for your upcoming Foundry interview

Preparing for your interview

Have you recently had an interview booked with Foundry, or are you interested in learning more about Foundry’s interview process?

Our interview process differs by role and department, but we've outlined some of our common interview styles so you can better prepare yourself. 

Engineering

  • Online
    1. Online application
  • Talent
    2. Talent screen
  • Take
    3. Take home task
  • Technical
    4. Technical interview
  • Culture
    5. Culture interview
  • Offer/feedback
    6. Offer/Feedback

Business

  • Online
    1. Online application
  • Talent
    2. Talent screen
  • Hiring
    3. Hiring manager interview
  • Task-based
    4. Task-based interview
  • Offer/feedback
    5. Offer/Feedback

Interviewing at Foundry

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Online application

Your interview process starts with an online application. At Foundry, we use HiBob as our recruitment platform. Find out about our current roles

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Talent screen

The first interview is a 30-minute video call with our Talent member. We’ll chat about Foundry, share insights into our culture, and learn more about your background. Feel free to ask any questions you might have along the way. We’ll also ask some questions on core skills associated with our Foundry Values, covering listening, problem-solving, and innovation.

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Take-home task

You'll be given a take-home task and if successful, you'll be invited to a technical interview. If unsuccessful, we'll share feedback to support ongoing development.

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Technical interview

We'll schedule a technical interview with the hiring manager in which there will be questions relating to your task, as well as your experience and recent projects. You'll also be asked questions on more of the core skills associated with our values, this time relating to planning, collaboration, and ownership.

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Culture interview

Depending on the role, we might add an additional interview. Typically this is conducted by peers or stakeholders that you would be working closely with.

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Offer/feedback

Following the interview, a member of our Talent team will contact you to discuss your interview experience and answer any questions. If successful, we’ll make an offer, followed closely by a confirmation email with the details. After that, we'll gather the necessary information to prepare the contract. If unsuccessful, we’ll provide you with clear, constructive feedback.

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Online application

Your interview process starts with an online application. At Foundry, we use HiBob as our recruitment platform. Find out about our current roles.

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Talent screen

The first interview is a 30-minute video call with our Talent member. We’ll chat about Foundry, share insights into our culture, and learn more about your background. Feel free to ask any questions you might have along the way. We’ll also ask some questions on core skills associated with our Foundry Values, covering listening, problem-solving, and innovation.

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Hiring manager interview

After the Talent screen, you’ll be meeting with a hiring manager. They will cover your recent experience/project and explain the role in detail as well as asking questions regarding planning, collaboration and ownership.

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Task-based interview

You’ll be given a take-home task (typically a presentation) and will be asked to present the result in front of a panel. The panel is typically made up of a hiring manager and other stakeholders you would be working closely with.

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Offer/feedback

Following the interview, a member of our Talent team will contact you to discuss your interview experience and answer any questions.

If successful, we’ll make an offer, followed closely by a confirmation email with the details. After that, we'll gather the necessary information to prepare the contract.

If unsuccessful, we’ll provide you with clear, constructive feedback from our Talent team.

For your online application, prepare your CV demonstrating how well your experience is aligned with the role you’re applying for. We receive hundreds of applications, so we focus on selecting the most qualified candidates to invite for an interview.

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Be early! To set a positive tone, we suggest arriving 5 minutes early for your interviews. These extra minutes offer the perfect opportunity to review your research, take a deep breath, and ease into the conversation. If it's an online interview, take advantage of this time to check the link and ensure your audio is working smoothly.

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Learn more about Foundry! We have lots of online content to explore: Foundry’s website, Instagram, LinkedIn, Youtube and Twitter. We want to know why you’re interested in working with us. Take a look at our products and recent projects.

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Prepare your answers to popular questions such as:

  • Tell us about your recent projects
  • What is your background?
  • Why would you like to join Foundry?
  • What qualities or aspects are most important to you in an employer and work environment?

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Ask your own questions. We’d like to see your enthusiasm. This interview isn’t just about us getting to know you, it's also an opportunity for you to discover more about us. Feel free to ask questions about our technologies, industry insights, and company culture.