### 🔹 **1. Application & Resume Screening**
* **You submit** your application (resume, cover letter, portfolio).
* **Recruiters/Hiring managers** screen for relevant experience, skills, and alignment with the role.
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### 🔹 **2. Initial HR or Recruiter Call**
* A **15–30 minute** phone or video call.
* Covers:
* Overview of your background
* High-level role expectations
* Salary expectations
* Availability
* Company culture
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### 🔹 **3. Technical/Skill Assessment (if applicable)**
* May include:
* **Online coding test** (e.g., HackerRank, Codility)
* **Case study**
* **Writing sample**
* **Take-home assignment**
* Often used for software, data, design, or marketing roles.
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### 🔹 **4. First Round Interview**
* With a hiring manager or team lead.
* Focuses on:
* Technical depth
* Role-specific skills
* Past experiences
* Problem-solving and situational questions
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### 🔹 **5. Final Round / Onsite Interviews**
Often called a “**panel**” or “**loop**.” May include:
* Multiple interviews with:
* Team members
* Cross-functional stakeholders
* Leadership
* Evaluation of:
* Cultural fit
* Technical and soft skills
* Behavioral questions (STAR method)
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### 🔹 **6. Reference Checks**
* You provide **2–3 references**.
* The employer contacts them to verify:
* Work ethic
* Collaboration
* Skills and achievements
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### 🔹 **7. Offer Stage**
* Verbal or written offer is extended.
* Includes:
* Salary
* Benefits
* Equity (if applicable)
* Start date
* You may **negotiate** terms.
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### 🔹 **8. Background Check & Documentation**
* Identity verification
* Employment and education history
* Criminal record (depending on company and country)
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### 🔹 **9. Onboarding**
* Once you accept the offer, the **onboarding process** begins.
* You get access to internal systems, paperwork, and training.
