I applied online. I interviewed at Minga (West Kelowna, BC)
Interview
Minga seemed exciting at first. Typical startup vibes where things are fast, friendly, and well funded. Fun on the surface but the culture runs deep (not in a good way) — it quickly becomes clear there are some incestuous vibes under the surface. The majority of Minga people are poached from the same previous company, which creates a pretty closed off culture. Less "collaborative" more "high school clique"
It's hard to tell if the goal is to build something new and innovative or just recreate Bananatag 2.0. If you're not already part of the club, good luck getting in.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Minga (Ottawa, ON) in Feb 2025
Interview
The call lasted approximately 25 minutes and focused on getting to know David’s background, motivations, and general fit for the company culture at Minga, a platform focused on improving communication and engagement within schools.
Key Points Discussed:
Background & Experience:
David shared his experience in IT support and customer service, highlighting his technical problem-solving skills and ability to communicate clearly with both tech-savvy and non-technical users. He also talked about his passion for helping people and how he’s used those skills in past roles.
Why Minga?
David said he was drawn to Minga because of its mission to support schools and students through better tech. He appreciated that the platform is student-centered and expressed interest in contributing to a product that makes an impact in education.
Role Fit:
The role discussed was a hybrid Support Specialist position. Sarah explained the importance of clear communication, troubleshooting, and working closely with both clients and the internal dev team. David confirmed his comfort with multitasking, using tools like Zendesk and Slack, and staying organized under pressure.
Culture Fit:
Sarah asked how David works in team settings. He emphasized that he values open feedback, loves learning from others, and enjoys being around people who are passionate about their work.
Next Steps:
Sarah mentioned the next phase would involve a short skills assessment and potentially a second interview with the Customer Success Manager. She thanked David for his time and said she'd follow up within the week.
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