What is the hiring process at Built In?

The hiring process at Built In can be very detailed and take as long as a few weeks.

Built in is a news and job platform focused in the tech world. Their mission is to help talented people find their professional purpose and give a platform for companies to tell their stories, and facilitate communities to connect over a shared passion for tech.

There are many different jobs at the company. Some of their departments include news (writing positions), software engineering, and marketing.

The hiring process may vary in each of these departments.

You apply for a job with Built In on the company's website. You are then contacted by a Built In recruiter to schedule an interview.

Here are some examples of positions at the company and questions you may be asked during the interview phase:

Staff Writer

• Please take us through your writing portfolio.

• Do you have experience researching and writing about the tech industry?

• Do you have knowledge about blockchain-related technologies?

• What is your knowledge of fintech?

• Are you able to write on highly technical issues with the goal of lay-reader comprehension?

• Do you want to gain a deep understanding of technologies?

• Are you able to pitch, report, and write enterprise feature stories?

• Why do you want to write for Built In?

Senior Data Engineer

• Please expound on your previous positions and what you've learned during your career.

• Give us an example of how you've increased the value of a previous company you've worked for.

• Do you have experience building data pipelines that power search, recommendation, and personalization services?

• Do you have SQL experience?

• Do you have proven experience with Python?

• What is your experience with data warehousing and ETL tools?

• Why do you want to work for Built In?

Account Executive

• Please take us through your sales records at previous companies. Did you meet and/or exceed sales goals while working there?

• Do you have B2B SaaS sales experience?

• Have you sold $15K-$20K annual contracts or held to a $500K annual quota?

• Do you have a fundamental understanding of the sales process, forecasting, and pipeline management?

• Do you have experience prospecting, building, growing, and managing a pipeline of accounts?

• Are you able to build relationships with new customers through setting up product demos?

• Do you have experience acquiring ongoing market intelligence by researching trends, best practices, and reading business publications?

The number of interviews may vary depending on the role you are seeking at Built In. Some positions may require a writing, design, or other forms of a portfolio to be considered for the job.

It is unclear if Built In performs a background check or requires a drug test for potential hires.