I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Coalmarch (New York, NY)
Interview
I had great experience being interviewed at Coalmarch. The best thing about Coalmarch is that they value your time and won't leave you stranded after each step in the interview process. The HR department tried their best to let me know things the fastest possible. I had an initial HR interview (chatted about my previous job and why I was interested in the position)on the phone, followed by a virtual meeting with two senior people in the team( to get a tad more understanding of me and my personality). I had a personality test after that and then again a meeting with two more people in the Digital marketing team( where we went deep in to the type of employee I am and workplace I prefer). I had to take some technical tests after that too. The next day I was offered the job.
All the people I talked to were extremely friendly. I was also getting quick responses to my questions regarding onboarding. Unlike most other companies, everything's well organized and pre-planned which makes things very easy and smooth.
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Coalmarch
Interview
If you didn't just recently move back in to your parents house after graduating college don't even bother wasting your time. I applied directly through the site and was contacted by somebody who worked for some parent company or whatever it was. We set up an appointment to have a Zoom call. It wasn't until then I realized that we were going to go nowhere. She seemed really interested and I can assure you there wasn't a single person with a resume like mine and has never been submitted that way. That showed I was serious and could handle it. However, it's hard to convince somebody who has no history of interviewing people or any Human Resource talent. Their profile had no correlation to talent finding or hiring. I couldn't have had anything more than what they were asking for. Apparently, I'm a little soft-spoken. So what? Those are skills that can be developed within a team environment if you care enough. I was asked what my weaknesses were. I'm a little shy. Sorry. We just met give me a minute to learn more about you. It is my opinion that what happened was I wasn't the fresh out of college kid they thought I was because my graduation date made it look that way.
I received an email the next day that they moved on with another candidate. Weird. Jobs been posted for months. They even interviewed a friend of mine, mid 30's, and emailed him the exact same thing. There doesn't seem to be a medium in what they are looking for.
CoalMarch/WorkWave really did themselves and the business a disservice. While the same position continues to be listed for the past couple of months, I could have been there already making them money. That's what I know how to do, but they enlisted the help of somebody who should be shadowing someone and learning. Just as they are asking of their "right fit."
If labeling the job "Entry Level" then give the person training (which I was MORE than willing to do) and stop asking for mid-level experience and paying $20,000 less than the national average. Not everybody over 30 years old is going to just up and quit. I'm sure they will say they have them. How many are doing the position that's been have been hiring for the last 3 months? When was the last time somebody was hired beyond 25 years old?
I applied again to Workwave. Only this time I wasn't selected. I practiced socializing more with strangers. These people didn't even take the time to see that.
Also to anybody wondering, starting pay for this Entry Level job that requires Mid-Level experience pays $40,000 a year.
My interview process with Coalmarch was very smooth and consisted of 3 rounds of interviews. I had an initial phone interview with the Director of Human Resources, where we discussed my previous experience and what drew me to apply for the position. She was great throughout the entire interview process in communicating with me in a professional and timely manner and making accommodations if I had any conflicts with interview times!
My second round interview was with the Director and Manager of the Digital Marketing team, and we talked more in-depth about my previous knowledge of SEM.
My final round interview was about 2 hours long, and I got the chance to meet with a larger variety of Coalmarch employees! I first met with 2 members of the products team, and we discussed the value of cross-collaboration between different teams in the workplace. I then met with 2 people from the SEM team, and we discussed the role of an SEM Analyst and the qualities that Coalmarch values in its employees. My last portion of the interview was again with the Director of Digital Marketing, and we went over the results of an online behavioral assessment I was instructed to complete and review prior to the interview.
Overall, I was so appreciative of the timely communication throughout my interview process. Although the entire interview process was virtual, the employees that I met with were nothing but welcoming, friendly, and genuine in wanting to learn more about me! I felt this same way during my onboarding process; everyone at Coalmarch went above and beyond to make me feel welcomed and appreciated from day one. Employees reached out to me individually to introduce themselves and there was a welcome lunch for me on my first day that helped me meet people and learn more about my coworkers! The supportive and encouraging atmosphere that I saw during my interview process and continue to see throughout my time at Coalmarch makes me so grateful to be part of this community!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is one of the biggest risks you have taken recently?