I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Bialek Environments (Rockville, MD)
Interview
The interview process was very robust for the position. There were about five interviews overall with the recruiter, HR manager, and several leaders within the company. They also required taking two exams that assess you on your personality and IQ.
During each interview, I receive positive responses and they made it seem like they were very interested in me, hence why I got through 5 interviews and passed their exams with flying colors. They even told me that my exams showed that I was exactly what they were looking for in a candidate and that many of my responses overlapped with other members of their team.
After an extensive process, Bialek ghosted me without explanation. I didn't even get a message saying they were not interested. For me that was a clear sign that they don't value people or their time. Later on I applied for another position in the company and they reached out saying they were interested in my resume. Nothing changed in my experiences, but all of a sudden they were interested again.
On the interview for the second position I brought to their attention I had interviewed before. They mentioned they ghosted me because I didn't have experience in the office furniture industry. If they knew from interview #1 that it was important to hire someone with office furniture experience, they shouldn't have ever wasted my time doing 5 interviews and 2 exams.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Bialek Environments
Interview
I received a phone interview which went extremely well. I was told that I would advance to an in person interview with one of the hiring managers. I was asked which dates worked for me. I provided this information and was told I would hear back the next day. At 5:00 pm the next day I received an email that stated "after careful review of your resume we decided that we will not be moving forward." I thought this was bizarre and it was a complete 360 degrees from what I was told and experienced. I followed up asking why the sudden change of heart and was not given an answer. Totally unprofessional!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was it about the position that I attracted me?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Bialek Environments (Rockville, MD) in Apr 2017
Interview
HR Phone Screening was held to get an idea of skills and experience as it relates to the job. Interviewed with Company President, CEO and Hiring Manager. Everyone interviews with the CEO. Understandable as the cultural fit is imperative.
There are two tests given; personality and quantitative/analytical skills assessment.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
More conversational style verses behavioral questions. I'm certain that this may differ depending on the role.