Candidate Interview Prep

Virtual interview best practices

Your interview will be conducted via Zoom (if you are unfamiliar with Zoom, check out this Tutorial Video)
Once you join the interview, please test your audio and ensure your camera is turned on
We recommend choosing a neutral background in an environment with limited distractions if possible
It's best to avoid sitting with light shining behind you as this makes it difﬁcult for the interviewer to see you
Dress how you would for an onsite interview -- our environment is business casual with an emphasis on casual
Please have your phone nearby (should any connection issues occur, your interviewer will call you directly)

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Familiarize yourself with what we do by checking out our website, skimming our blog, listening to customer testimonials, exploring Glassdoor, & visiting our social channels. Use the icons at the bottom of the page to ﬁnd us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.
Think about what you want in a new role and company culture. What environments do you work best in? What problems do you enjoy solving? How would you ideally work with your manager? Think about relevant projects and experiences that you can share. Concrete examples are key.
Most importantly - be yourself! We mean it. We’re interviewing you for a reason and want to get to know you!

You've got questions.

We've got answers!

Head over to our FAQ page to view our most frequently asked questions. Can't find what you're looking for? Write your additional questions down! The Toast Recruiting Team is eager to support you through the entirety of your virtual interview journey. You’ll meet with a Candidate Experience Specialist and your Recruiter during the process, and both would be happy to cover anything we’ve missed!

We use a behavioral interview format -- we believe that past behavior is the best indicator of future performance. When speaking with your interviewers, please be prepared to share specific examples and experiences that answer the question. We are interested in seeing how you’ve handled similar situations in the past and the impact your work has had.

Familiarize yourself with what Toast does by taking a tour of our website (toasttab.com) and reading some of our customer testimonials.
Learn about the qualities we interview for by digging into our careers site. Peruse our social channels to learn more about our culture recipe. You can find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Come in ready to go! Everyone does best when they are well-rested (and for some of us, caffeinated). Many of your interviews will require you to problem solve in real time, so the more awake you are, the better.
Think beforehand about what you want in a new role and in a company’s culture, the kinds of problems and challenges you enjoy solving and what you desire in your next team to help you thrive. It’s also good to keep in mind the things you don’t want.
Don’t forget to brainstorm about past experiences that could relate to this role and come up with a few examples of projects you’ve worked on.
What questions can we answer for you? Keep a short list of questions ready for your interviewers. You’re interviewing us just as much as we’re interviewing you, so we want to make sure all of your questions are answered.

We strive to create a seamless candidate experience. With that in mind, we typically debrief on candidates within 48 business hours of an interview and try to deliver feedback as quickly as possible. PLEASE NOTE: While we try to get back to candidates as quickly as possible, there are circumstances where it takes a bit longer than a few days. Be sure to communicate any urgent deadlines to your recruiter.

Each position has a different interview structure, which ensures we are best understanding your skill set and strengths, and that you get to learn more about a day in the life as a Toaster.
Depending on the position, there may be a technical challenge or case study included as part of your interview process. You can ask your recruiter for more information on what the team is looking for there!
Each interview process will include time with a member of our recruiting and candidate experience team. This will give you the opportunity to ask any logistical questions you may have, including next steps, timeline, or compensation questions.

Please email your Candidate Experience Specialist as soon as you are aware of a conflict. We are happy to accommodate reschedules, but appreciate as much notice as possible to be respectful of your interviewers’ time. Managing busy schedules can be a challenging task, so we ask that if you need to reschedule, you provide 2-3 additional times that you will be available.

Candidate Interview Prep

Virtual interview best practices

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