DealShare

1. Application and resume screening

Candidates typically apply through Jobaaj or the DealShare careers page, and recruiters shortlist profiles based on relevant e-commerce, technology or operations experience. Resumes are typically matched against the open role's specific requirements.

2. Recruiter screening call

A talent acquisition specialist typically conducts a short call covering background, current role, and interest in India's value e-commerce and grocery space, along with basic questions on compensation and availability.

3. Technical or functional interview

A senior team member evaluates coding ability, category or supply chain knowledge, or operations skills depending on the role, often probing past achievements in similar e-commerce or retail environments.

4. Case or problem-solving round

Candidates may be asked to work through a scenario such as improving delivery costs or increasing repeat purchases in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, with structured, data-backed thinking valued highly.

5. Managerial round

A hiring manager assesses ownership, cost-consciousness and fit with DealShare's value-focused, fast-scaling culture, often asking for examples of driving results with limited resources.

6. HR interview and offer

The final round covers compensation, location, and joining timelines, followed by an offer letter, with HR also outlining team structure and reporting lines.

DealShare's interview process typically has three to four rounds for most technology, operations and category roles, with an additional round sometimes added for senior category or supply chain positions.

Round 1: Recruiter screening call

A 15-20 minute call typically reviews background, relevant experience, and comfort with a fast-paced value e-commerce business, along with a quick check on location and availability.

• Walkthrough of past e-commerce or supply chain projects
• Understanding of DealShare's community-driven, value-focused model
• Motivation for joining a value-retail startup

Round 2: Technical or functional interview

A senior team member conducts a 30-45 minute discussion relevant to engineering, category management, or operations roles, combining fundamentals with practical, on-the-job scenarios.

• Coding or system design basics for engineering roles
• Vendor negotiation or category pricing scenarios for category roles
• Inventory planning basics for supply chain roles

Round 3: Case or business round

Candidates work through a practical scenario relevant to DealShare's grocery and essentials business, with the interviewer evaluating structured, data-driven thinking.

• Reducing last-mile delivery costs in smaller cities
• Improving repeat purchase rates among value-conscious shoppers

Round 4: HR interview

The final round covers compensation, location, and joining formalities, typically lasting 20-30 minutes, and often closes with a discussion on growth opportunities within the company.

• Salary expectations and current notice period
• Long-term interest in the value e-commerce and grocery space