Every company approaches hiring differently. At Wiremind, we view hiring as a two-way conversation, one in which it is just as important for us to evaluate your fit for the role, as it is for you to discover if Wiremind is the right place for you. This belief has directly shaped how we designed our hiring process, one that focuses on collaboration, transparency, and is respectful of your time and efforts.

While at first glance our process may appear daunting, our dedication to finding the right people to add to our team is at the core of how we have achieved our success to date, and is one of the cornerstones of how we plan to grow in the future.

In fact, the time and attention we put into each new hire has been validated by our excellent retention rate, which was 90% in 2024. To put this into perspective, a recent article by Observatoire OCM found that the average company attrition rate is anywhere from 10% - 15%, but is typically even higher in the French technology start up or scale up ecosystem.

With all of this in mind, in this article I will break down the steps of our hiring process so you can understand what to expect, why each step of the process exists, and how you can be best prepared. Keep in mind that our process may vary slightly depending on the role, so some steps might be added or adjusted to those listed below.

Overview of Wiremind’s Hiring Process

1. Initial Interview with me, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager (30–45 min)

This first step is all about getting to know each other. We’ll discuss your background, motivations, and expectations, while I will share more about the role and what we’re looking for. You’ll also have the chance to ask me questions about the company and the team.

Our conversation will allow both you and me to evaluate whether moving forward in the process makes sense based on your aspirations and what the critical requirements for the role are. If these are a match, then I’ll get back to you to arrange the second step, which will be to meet with your potential future manager.

2. Interview with the Hiring Manager (30–45 min)

During your interview with the hiring manager, you will get to know each other while they ask you some questions as part of a light technical screening to explore your knowledge and expertise. We will also be interested in understanding your working preferences, such as how you work with others and navigate challenges.

We’ll share practical details about the role, our ways of working, and if applicable, we will give you a quick demo of our product(s). Technical excellence is at the very core of Wiremind’s DNA , so giving you a demo of the product or products you’ll work with is meant to highlight this and pique your interest - we hope you’ll be just as excited by our offerings as we are!

If both you and the hiring manager feel the role is a good fit, you will proceed to the next stage which will be to complete a technical test or case study.

3. Technical Test or Case Study (2–3 hours)

This step is your opportunity to showcase your skills in action, and helps to ensure fairness in the process as every candidate is assessed using the same framework. We base our exercises on real-life challenges that you could face in the role so you can get a sense of the projects we work on.

Depending on the role you are interviewing for, a technical role or a non-technical role, the format and the timing of this step may vary. We typically give candidates about a week to complete an at-home technical test, while candidates for non-technical roles are given case studies that are either done on the spot during your final on-site interview or in the format of an at-home assignment which you will have about a week to complete.

While the final result of your work is important, we also are interested in seeing how you approach the problem: your reasoning, your creativity, how you communicate and present your ideas. For non-technical roles, we also will evaluate the quality of the materials you produce for your case study.

We will always provide feedback on the technical test or case study. If you are continuing to the next round, this feedback will be shared during the final on-site interview. If we decide not to move forward with your candidature, we will still provide detailed feedback which we hope you will find helpful.

4. Final On-Site Interview (1h30)

As a final step in the process, we’ll meet in our office in person to review your technical test or case study together. You’ll walk us through your approach, explain your decision making process, and answer any follow-up questions we may have, as well as giving you the chance to ask any outstanding questions you have about the role or the company.

This is also a great opportunity for you to get a sense of daily life in our office as well as meeting your potential manager face-to-face as well as other teammates.

In parallel with the final interview, we may ask to speak with two of your former managers or colleagues to hear their perspective on your past experiences. Usually, we do reference checks when wanting to learn more about things like your soft skills, which are better observed in action over time. We’ll always ask for your approval before reaching out, and encourage you to give your contacts a heads-up to save time.

Conversation with the Founders (Optional)

In some cases, particularly when we hire for more senior roles, you will meet one-on-one with one of our co-founders. This is a chance to get to know each other, talk about your vision for the future, and explore how it may align with Wiremind’s values and mission.

Our Commitment to Keep You Informed

As someone who lives and breathes talent acquisition, I know how important it is to maintain open and regular communication throughout the process, and my goal is to give you feedback every step of the way as soon as I can.

There may be times where it takes a bit longer to get back to you, in particular when we evaluate your technical test or case study, but it is only to ensure that we give your work as much consideration as you did while completing it.

Throughout your journey, I will be your main point of contact, and will be available to answer your questions and ensure timely communication from start to finish.

I look forward to speaking with you, and feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn or follow our company page on LinkedIn, where we regularly share our open positions. Talk soon 💫

Ready to Begin your Wiremind Journey?

I hope this article has been helpful as you begin the Wiremind hiring process. Feeling inspired? Check out our Careers page where you can explore our open positions and learn more about our company culture.

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