I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Fusion Power (Chandler, AZ) in Jul 2023
Interview
Quick and easy, started off with a phone screening, then video interview and lastly an in person interview. Smooth transitions from one step to the next in the interview process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Technical IT questions and example experience based questions.
I was under the impression it would be a 1:1 interview, but it ended up being a group interview with about 15 other people. They came in and asked what position everyone applied for, which i thought was odd. You should know the people you offered to come into the interview and what it's for. It makes you look like you dont know what you're doing. Anyways, two manager came in and the first walked about the customer service role and how it was all cold calls and how "great it was" but if you didnt schedule 10 appointment in the first month theyd let you go. Then the other manager spent his time talking about how the customer service rep was a sure fire way to be broke and isn't the way to go and instead go door to door. He then continued to stare directly at me and go on a tangent about how women have the upper hand and persuade men to do whatever, and women always get more sales. It was very awkward, and i was very uncomfortable. They then separated the room by who applied for which role and if they decided to change their mind to go to the other side. I was the first to go back, and the actual interview he was just asking about my sales experience and told me I'd hear back in 3 days. It took over a week. I would never do an interview like that again.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you make over 400 cold calls a day and schedule 7 appointments a week?
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Fusion Power (Chandler, AZ) in May 2022
Interview
I applied for the territory account manager role and was contacted via email and text to schedule an in-office interview. Meeting was confirmed with person in HR that I would be meeting with company owner about role and should expect an hour for meeting. Upon arriving I checked in at the front desk with the receptionist who asked what role I was applying for. I confirmed and she asked me to have a seat.
A few minutes later I was asked to join a larger group of “applicants” in a larger classroom. The owner proceeded to come in and tell a story about how great selling solar could be if you were willing work hard going door to door. After the quick summary other managers came in to help do on the spot interviews. Mind you I am sitting in a suit and most of the folks around me were in street clothes. A manager then invited me back to interview and I paused and explained that I was there to apply for a territory account role. He looked surprised and said he would be right back. After a few minutes he returned and asked me to follow him. Once he had me around the corner and away from the group, he let me know that the role had been filled but I could interview for a door knocker role if I wanted. I said no thanks and left.
The role is still posted in multiple places. I don’t have a problem if I wasn’t the right fit, but the job posting seemed more about fishing with a wide net to see who they could get in the door. I don’t know if the company is reputable or not, but this experience was an embarrassment to their recruiting process. And they either need to hire someone to tighten things up, or if intentional would indicate other issues may exist as well. Beware!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you willing to walk in the heat going door to door?