[phantom_oracle]

I actually came across this fact (you guys hire remotely) a while ago.

The hiring process seemed so brutal/intense to me.

Then again, hiring remote gives you every reason to scrutinize someone who may never set foot in your offices.

[sunir]

Interesting feedback. What's brutal about our hiring process?

I imagine you're talking about the workalong for a day? We think it's a good way for everyone to meet face to face, not just for us to get to know you but for you to get to know us. Changing jobs and hiring someone are mutually big commitments.

[phantom_oracle]

Perhaps it was the "way" the person I communicated with spoke about it.

Something like triple interviews, cut-throat competition for the position (which shouldn't actually count as brutal on your side, but it is brutal) and because it was a while back... I cannot recall the other parts.

Kudos to Olark for treating the business like a family though. I saw the link and the get-togethers look pretty awesome :-)

I actually wasn't told about the "workalong for a day". That step in the hiring phase seems okay though.