Interview guide
The Refresh interview process
3 stages, about 7 days from first call to offer. The focus is relevant experience and culture fit.
We don't yet have verified candidate reports for Refresh. What follows is the typical process for a <50-person B2B, Engineering, Product and Design company, so treat it as a model, not confirmed detail.
Interview stages
- 1
Intro Call
Video call · 30 min
What it testsCulture fit and role expectationsUsually run byFounder or hiring manager - 2
Technical Deep Dive
Video call or in-person · 60 min
What it testsPast projects and problem-solving approachUsually run byTechnical founder or lead - 3
Final Round
In-person or video · 45 min
What it testsTeam fit and offer discussionUsually run byFounding team
Refresh interview timeline
Refresh runs about 7 days from first contact to offer. The median for B2B, Engineering, Product and Design companies at <50 people is 10 days, so Refresh is faster than most.
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Tracking Refresh
Interviewing at Refresh? Reach the hiring manager first.
Refresh interview, frequently asked questions
How many rounds is the Refresh interview?
3 stages: Intro Call, Technical Deep Dive, Final Round.
Is the Refresh interview hard?
The interview emphasizes relevant experience and culture fit over abstract problems. Hardest stage: Final Round.
Does Refresh give a take-home task?
No, Refresh does not include a take-home stage.
How long does Refresh take to get back to you?
Around 7 days across the full process.
What should I prepare for the Refresh interview?
Study relevant experience and culture fit. At this size (<50), they care about self-sufficiency over textbook knowledge.