Helpful tips & tricks when interviewing at CoinDesk

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Candidate
Interview
Guide

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CoinDesk aims to provide a comprehensive, effective, and
inclusive interview experience. Our goal is to assess the skills
and behavioral competencies of each candidate in order to
decide the best combination to enhance the organization.
The Overview

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Table of
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01. Tools
02. The Process
03. General Etiquette
Contents

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Tools
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● While interviewing at CoinDesk, plan for access
to good Wi-Fi
○ Check speed here
● We use Greenhouse ATS which all scheduling
communications will come from
○ Emails will include interviewer, date/time and ZOOM link
(See example at right)
○ Note: Interview calendar invite will be attached at the bottom
of the email
● For the interviews, all are conducted on ZOOM
○ It’s ideal to download and check usage prior to the interview
Tools & Applications

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Interview checklist
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● Environment
○ Join your meeting from a private and quiet space
○ Silence notifications of other applications/phone as to not distract either party
○ Decide on how you will take notes while video interviewing simultaneously - dual monitors? Split screen?
● Zoom Feature Extras
○ Have a professional, neat background
○ Consider utilizing the Pronouns feature on Zoom
○ Touch up your appearance and adjust for low light on Zoom

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The
Process
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Interview Workflow
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Preliminary Phone Screen Initial call with talent acquisition to discuss basics of the role, the organization & culture,
answering of any questions you might have
Hiring Manager Interview Call with would-be direct manager who will dive deeper into the goals of the department
and greater understanding of how this new hire will contribute to the greater organization
vision
Panel Interview Panel interviews include cross-functional partners that you would work closely with; you
can expect skills-based (example: SQL) questions from SMEs and behavioral questions
aligning to soft skills (example: influence) needed for the role.
Document Submission This is a special interview stage used for editorial, creative, social and sometimes
indices. The take home assignment is one curated by the hiring manager as a real life
practicum of the role.
The
CoinDesk
Way

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General
Etiquette
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General Etiquette
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● Be prepared for your interview
○ Research interviewer: LinkedIn is easiest
○ Add invites to your calendar- consider scheduling
interview prep time
○ Come prepared with questions
○ Listen Generously - The CoinDesk Way
■ Sometimes things can be lost in translation over Zoom.
Repeat interviewer’s question for clarity and make sure
you have fully understood and answered the question.
● Be On Time
○ If you are running late, email your talent acquisition
representative or coordinator that set up your interview
● What if the interviewer is late?
○ Give them at least a few minutes, generally they are likely
only running late if they are coming from another meeting
○ Still haven’t shown and it’s been awhile? Don’t panic.
Email your talent acquisition representative or coordinator
that set up the interview
● Time running over?
○ Remind interviewer you have a hard stop
○ Still need more time? Ask for a quick follow-up
● Enjoyed your call? Send a note…
○ Notes are a great way to reiterate your interest and
continue the conversation

12. Thank you!