Overall the structure of the interview was unpleasant. The interviewer prefaced the meeting by saying that we would have a "debate" of sorts about various SEO topics. What proceeded was a rather clumsy conversation that was less about SEO knowledge/skills and more about SEO opinions. The interviewer found most of my opinions about SEO to be wrong and cited the company's methods as being better. I have nothing against differences of opinion, especially in a gray industry such as SEO, but an interview that consists of arguing about SEO strategies and being told that my methods are incorrect is just... weird. Needless to say, I was not offered a position. Which was neither a surprise nor a disappointment after such an abrasive interview. I feel like I dodged the bullet of working under a manager whose philosophy seems to be "my way or the highway."

The interview process begins with an initial 15-30 minute video screening, and if approved, then followed by a second 30 minute video interview conducted by the department manager to assess deeper fit, skills, and experience.