Samsara Blind Consequences

Jul 14, 2021 15 Comments

Had my first interview with senior technical recruiter at Samsara.

Went well, easily qualified for the role, but I brought up some of the concerns expressed by other Blind members about Samsara. Recruiter seemed to take it in their stride over the phone.

Just receieved an email this morning saying they're not moving forward with the interview process. After just a phone screen? πŸ˜‚

TC: 200k

#samsara #interview #blind #tech

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TOP 15 Comments
  • Anaplan
    elRisitas

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    elRisitas
    You just paid the cost of being honest πŸ˜›
    Jul 14, 2021 1
    • OP
      I'm not even the slightest bit bummed. All it did was reinforce what people had been saying, and I feel pretty happy for being able to have avoided that sort of environment.
      Jul 14, 2021
  • Apple
    FruitSelle

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    FruitSelle
    You dodged a bullet
    Jul 14, 2021 1
  • American Express / Product
    adesiinNYC

    Go to company page American Express Product

    BIO
    All things product :)
    adesiinNYC
    What are the concerns with Samsara? Just curious
    Jul 14, 2021 2
  • New / Eng
    harkess

    New Eng

    harkess
    Or maybe ... you were just not what they were looking for? It also depends on how you bring up criticism - there are ways to do it with tact or curiosity, and there are ways that would just sound like you are shitting on the company with no interest in joining.
    Jul 14, 2021 1
    • OP
      I was very polite, and let them know that I want to caveat my concern with the fact that all companies have people who have less than stellar experiences, and I understand that. I just wanted to raise my curiosity about if they were aware of the concerns and if so if they had any thoughts.

      Also, I don't think there was a way to tell after the first phone screen that I wasn't what they were looking for. At least with design interviews its normally interview 2 or 3 with an actual designer where they evaluate if you're the type of person/designer they need/want or not. I'm definitely qualified for the role I applied to.
      Jul 16, 2021
  • Samsara
    s8&yj8!p

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    s8&yj8!p
    Dodged a major bullet... Take it from someone on the inside. Mass exodus after IPO, if it ever actually happens.
    Jul 18, 2021 0