Our Hiring Process

Stage 1

Applied

Thank you for choosing Square One. Once you submit your resume and cover letter through our portal, our talent team dives in to learn about your skills, experiences, and unique perspective. We review every application personally. If this matches the qualifications that we have listed on the job posting, we will set up a phone interview to know more about your experience and expectations. 
Stage 2

Screening Assessment

Thank you for your interest with Square One.
We would like you to complete a 30-minute online screening assessment.
Please ensure you set aside a quiet space and time to focus, completing the test on or before the provided deadline.
Please set aside a quiet space and time so you can focus.

Note: Only candidates who pass this assessment will move forward to the interview stage.  If selected, you will receive an interview invite after completion. 
Stage 3

Phone Interview

If there’s a potential match, we'll jump on a quick call with you. This will be a 15-30 minute phone call where we explore your qualifications, knowledge and experiences. This chat will also explore on your expectations and answer any questions you may have about the role.

This stage is all about the fundamentals: your career goals, our company culture, and the high-level details of the role. Think of it as a casual conversation to see if we’re speaking the same language. 
Stage 4

Technical Interview

This is a 45-minute to one-hour discussion with the Hiring Manager exploring the how and why of your previous professional experience. Our goal is to move beyond "what" you did and understand your specific methodology and decision-making process.

During this session, we will dive into your past projects to discuss your problem-solving approach, the challenges you encountered, and the reasoning behind the solutions you chose. This is a collaborative conversation designed to see how you apply your technical expertise to real-world scenarios and how you weigh competing priorities to achieve the best outcome.

Stage 5

Assessments

We believe in your resume, but we love seeing your craft in action. Depending on the role, this might be a cognitive assessment, personality quiz, technical coding challenge, a creative brief, or a situational case study. We design these to be relevant and respectful of your time—focusing on the real-world problems you’ll actually be solving with us. 
Stage 6

Final Interview

In this final interview, you will participate in a panel interview with key stakeholders and leadership at Square One. This is a comprehensive discussion designed to explore your technical expertise, strategic thinking, and how you collaborate across teams. It serves as an opportunity for you to meet the key players you'll be working with and for us to collectively envision your impact in this role. If successful, this will be the final step in our interview process. 
Stage 7

Reference Check

We are excited to learn more about your professional journey through the lens of those who have worked alongside you. This process helps us validate your experience and gain deeper insights into how we can best support your growth should you join our team. We value your privacy and the time of your professional network, so we typically only reach out to a select few references to confirm your background and celebrate your past achievements. Rest assured, we will always coordinate with you before making any contact to ensure the timing is right. 
Stage 8

L’offre d’emploi

Maintenant que nous avons vu votre candidature en profondeur, nous vous présenterons une offre d’emploi formelle indiquant votre rémunération, vos avantages et autres. Nous vous expliquerons les petites caractères et répondrons à vos questions restantes pour que vous ayez autant confiance en nous que nous en avons en vous.
Stage 9

Hired