J'ai postulé via un recruteur. J'ai passé un entretien chez Block en nov. 2020
Entretien
Square had one of the best interview processes that I have experienced so far.Every one on the interview panel was super nice and professional.
After the interview, recruiter reached out promptly and shared detailed feedback from the interview panel. Based on the information shared by the recruiter, I feel that the team is completely justified in their decision. This information will also enable me to be better prepared for future interviews, such as by highlighting other parts of my background etc.
Compared to many other companies, where recruiters don't even bother to inform you about their decision, I thought Square's approach was quite refreshing. As a candidate, I could not ask for better treatment.
J'ai postulé en ligne. Le processus a pris 3 semaines. J'ai passé un entretien chez Block en nov. 2025
Entretien
Block handled this very sloppily. They first reached out to arrange a time to do HR screening. Then, when I showed up at the online meet, the recruiter didn't show up.
She later then sent an email apologizing and saying that she would reschedule. She never did and only responded after I did two follow-ups, saying she will get back to me.
Then, she sent an email saying that it was great chatting with me (which we never did) and that they would continue with another candidate :)
Obviously, it is fine to reject candidates and I am sure there were better candidates out there. Yet, the unprofessionalism of the recruiter was outstanding.
Questions d'entretien [1]
Question 1
What is your availability for an initial phone call?
Behavioral, then PM scenario question, then a presentation of a thing you worked on to the team that you would work with. Then they asked questions and you answered them.
J'ai postulé en ligne. J'ai passé un entretien chez Block
Entretien
simple recruiter call followed by hiring manager interview with standard several behavioral questions. Next round of analytical and product sense interviews was unusually difficult (couldn't compare to any practice questions I've found online). Didn't get offer
Questions d'entretien [1]
Question 1
Product strategy case with unusual number of factors to consider beyond standard practice questions. Based on existing Block products