I applied for a total of two legal positions at Eventbrite before I got a phone screening from a recruiter for the second application I sent in using the "Careers" section of the website. I truly had a pleasure during the interview process with Eventbrite. I interviewed for a legal team position and my recruiter was working out of the San Francisco office.
The process was thoughtfully organized and the company consistently maintained clear communication with me the entire time. It's the little things that matter during the interview process, and Eventbrite makes those moments shine. From the time I applied online to receiving the offer call, the entire process took exactly a month and a half.
My phone screening was about 30 minutes and served as a chance for the recruiter to get to know me, make sure this position was a right fit, etc. After the phone screening, I had a phone interview with the hiring manager. This was a more detailed dive into my technical skills and experiences. After the initial hiring manager phone call, I received a "homework assignment" which was to review a sample agreement, provide some markups and comments back. There was a slight mistake in communicating the assignment to me; but, I ultimately feel the assignment was one of the best opportunities throughout the process to show (and not just tell) my contract and communication skills. I had read about other technology companies doing these types of practical assessments, so I wasn't too surprised by it. However, it was my first time doing one.
After the "homework," I progressed into an on-site round of 6 interviews. All except for one were via Google Hangout with team members in the San Francisco and London offices. I appreciated the thoughtfulness given to the variety of people I interviewed with because they would ultimately be the ones I'd interact with on a frequent basis outside of the hiring team.
After the on-site interview, I had another phone call with the hiring manager to recap and follow-up on the on-site interviews. From there, I had one final interview with the most senior executive (aside from the CEO) via Google Hangouts. A day or two later, I receive the offer call.
Key take-aways from this process with Eventbrite:
#1 - Details Matter - Show them you care because they notice the small things you might be doing to impress them. Examples: Communicate with your recruiter - don't be afraid to ask them questions because it shows you are giving thought to this process. Research each person you are interviewing with and having thoughtful, tailored questions prepared.
#2 - Do Your Homework - The company (and the recruiting team) post a lot of valuable content about the company, it's operations, and the culture. Read every article about their company and Julia Hartz, the current CEO. Make sure you go in knowing about Eventbrite, it's core mission and values! It should go without saying, but make sure you've actually USED THE PLATFORM before your interview!
#3 - Be Yourself - Individuality and what YOU as a person bring to the table matter just as much as the skills you might have for the role. Don't be afraid to show them your true personality and don't try to guess what they might be looking for because, ultimately, they're looking for the true you.