I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Canonical in Mar 2022
Interview
Multiple interviews with different people. So many steps that included writing an essay. Did not disclose salary and the whole process was a waste of time. Everyone I spoke to was very nice. The HR representative sent an email as soon as I asked for salary ranges.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you describe your high school interest in math or science.
I applied online. The process took 8 months. I interviewed at Canonical (New York, NY) in Jan 2024
Interview
I have extensive experience in recruitment and HR, and this company has it all wrong. There are endless case studies, thought leadership pieces, masterclasses etc. basically telling employers to do the exact opposite of what Canonical is doing. Judging by these reviews and the amount of engagement on the reviews of others agreeing, I find it very interesting that they do not even attempt to improve the candidate experience.
Do not waste your time entering into a recruitment process that is completely OVER processed.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I could easily write a 1,000-word essay detailing the countless unnecessary questions asked from the application process onward
I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Canonical in Jun 2022
Interview
Canonical was by far the worst interview process I've experienced in my 20 years of career. It is, opaque, and time-consuming. Be ready to commit at least 60 hours until you get to talk to a decision-maker. Choose wisely to proceed or drop from the selection process early on to not waste your time.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Canonical? Why our products will revolutionize the market? Couldn't believe they ask me that Describe the benefits of products.
I applied online. The process took 9 months. I interviewed at Canonical
Interview
A written essay with 50 questions on about every subject followed by 12 interviews over 9 months.
Last interview with the CEO stopped after 30 minutes because he felt my profile was not adapted to the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The process starts with 50 written questions.
During the 12 interviews I was asked all kind of questions, some were relevant to the position and some not at all.
Candidates applying for Director roles take an average of 141 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Canonical overall takes an average of 51 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Canonical as a Director according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 14%
Phone interview: 14%
IQ intelligence test: 14%
Other: 14%
Drug test: 7%
Personality test: 7%
Presentation: 7%
Group panel interview: 7%
Background check: 7%
Skills test: 7%
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