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First vs. second round interviews

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What’s the difference between first and second round interviews? Does anyone have experience explaining how long each round typically lasts and what kinds of questions are asked? Thank you!

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on Feb 20, 2025

From what I can tell, first round interviews are used to screen candidates and they focus on basic fit and tech knowledge.

Second round interviews go more into detail and usually involve case studies, detailed tech questions and behavioral assessments to evaluate problem-solving and cultural fit.

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