Tesla has a lengthy hiring process.SOPA Images/Getty Images Tesla�is hiring again after laying off more than 10% of its staff in the spring. Tesla's hiring process can involve up to 9 interviews, a presentation, and a letter to Elon Musk. 10 Tesla engineers broke down the process and gave tips for getting a job at Musk's company. Tesla is hiring again after weeks of mass layoffs. 'This is a pretty normal cycle at Tesla,' a former manager at the carmaker told Business Insider.
' Panel interviews can last six hours The next step in Tesla's hiring process includes a presentation and a series of rapid-fire interviews that can take anywhere from four to six hours. Applicants are typically told to present on a previous project for 15 to 30 minutes, followed by a Q&A session on the project. Tesla workers said it was best for early-career applicants to present on college group projects or personal ventures.