After a recruiter screening, I moved straight into a quick hiring manager call and then two peer interviews back-to-back, with the overall feel being very personable and get-to-know-you. Each conversation was mostly about my background and experience, why I wanted the role, and what I understood the position to involve, plus some basic experience-based questions. By the time I finished the last peer call, both of my peer interviewers had spoken positively and essentially pointed me toward the next stage.
But the momentum stopped after that. I waited and then reached out to follow up because it had been about a week with no update. I followed up again a little later and still didn’t hear anything, and what I eventually received was only a feedback survey. Even though the actual conversations went well, it left a sour taste—especially because I’d already spent so much time interviewing and the recruiter team felt unresponsive afterward.
3 months ago
Easy Positive Amsterdam
My process followed a pretty clean, structured sequence. I first had an orienting call with a recruiter where we talked through my expectations and background. After that, I moved into a follow-up conversation with my future manager focused on the content of the role.
Next, I had another follow-up with someone else—either a colleague or the manager of that manager—before I returned to my manager for a conversation about the conditions. The final step was either an ending conversation or a presentation to a panel, depending on how they staged the last round.
4 months ago
Average Positive Toronto, ON
The timeline for this one stretched a bit—over two months from the first conversation to the final result. It started with the hiring manager, then I …
4 months ago
Average Positive Zürich
I was contacted by HR to schedule an interview, and it quickly turned into a direct conversation with the hiring manager. The call lasted about 45 min…
6 months ago
Difficult Negative Seattle, WA
This process felt smooth at first, then dragged out in a way that really soured it. I started with a standard phone screening, and the second intervie…
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What to expect
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Interview Structure & Sequence
The interview process typically starts with a recruiter call, followed by a hiring manager interview, and may include additional rounds with peers or a panel presentation. Candidates noted that the structure felt organized and clear, although the number of rounds could vary.
Recruiter callHiring managerPanel presentation
Behavioral & Experience Questions
Candidates reported that interviews often included behavioral questions focused on their background and motivations for the role, emphasizing a conversational approach rather than a rigid format. This aspect was consistent across multiple reports.
BehavioralExperience-basedConversational
Technical Demonstration & Use Cases
A significant component of the final rounds involved preparing and delivering a demonstration or presentation related to the ServiceNow platform, which required candidates to showcase their practical understanding and approach to real-world scenarios.
Technical demoUse casesPresentation
Communication & Follow-up Issues
Several candidates expressed frustration with the lack of timely communication and follow-up after interviews, often experiencing prolonged waiting periods without clear updates on their application status, which negatively impacted their overall experience.
CommunicationFollow-upWaiting period
Overall Difficulty & Expectations
Candidates described the interview experience as demanding, with an expectation for in-depth knowledge of the platform and relevant use cases. The perceived difficulty varied, but many felt that a strong understanding was necessary to succeed.
DifficultyExpectationsIn-depth knowledge
Candidate Experience & Reflections
Candidates reflected on their experiences, noting the importance of aligning their skills with the specific requirements of the role, and some expressed regret about not preparing adequately for the performance-based aspects of the interviews.