I applied online. After passing the online stage I was invited to Enfield to interview.
The interview process was quite straightforward. First I had to sit a short IQ style test. After this was a longer test which presented a networking question in a non CS format. The question was asking about sending messages in a medieval setting using different methods (horse, ship ect...).
Finally I had two interviews which covered my answers to the longer test among other things. It was clear that my interviewers had not read my application. I was told several times throughout my application that not having a background in CS would not be a disadvantage. I personally don't believe this to be true and feel that anyone with a good understanding of networks would have found my interview rather straight forward.
All in all I had a good time at the interview, I thought the questions were fun and I am disappointed that I did not get the place.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I have a bag with 8 red balls and 11 yellow balls in it (I can't remember the exact numbers). I randomly remove two balls from the bag. If they are the same colour then I add a yellow ball back to the bag. If they are different colours then I add a red ball. What colour is the last ball that I take out of the bag or can you not tell?
Various tests, including a longer answer to a computational logic problem
One interview about myself and the company, one interview about my response to the problem
Plenty of scope to ask questions and learn about the company
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Computer program to solve a variant of a shortest path problem
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Metaswitch (Enfield, England) in Feb 2021
Interview
Interview process was excellent. Really enjoyed the process and the interviewers were very kind and engaging. Multiple stages including aptitude testing alongside one to one personal and more targeted skills/experience interviews.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe how your university experience and knowledge can translate to the workplace?
In person interview. Do a test, multiple choice with 3 others in the room. Then you go for a 1 on 1 interview to discuss the results. Was good. People were quite friendly. But try to take a little time understanding the question.
Candidates applying for Internship roles take an average of 30 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Metaswitch overall takes an average of 20 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Metaswitch as a Internship according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
IQ intelligence test: 50%
One on one interview: 50%
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