I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Total Quality Logistics (Cincinnati, OH) in May 2016
Interview
The process took roughly 2 weeks. First I was contacted by a recruiter after submitting my resume and there was an initial phone screening. The next step was a phone interview that took roughly an hour. The lady the interviewed me loved what I could bring to the table and we proceeded to schedule a face to face interview. I met the recruiter at the headquarters in cincinnati ohio. We walked around and I was shown the office. I then shadowed a sales recruiter for roughly 30 minutes to learn more about a day in the life. From there I went in to meet with 3 individuals in an office and then one more manager in another office. The recruiter seemed very anxious and kept letting me know "these guys are tough and will be intimidating." I found it odd that she was so worried. I personally didn't find them intimidating, I did however feel they were attempting to be over dramatic with the scrutiny in there questions. I have interviewed individuals before and their tactics were certainly different. The four of us sat in a small office within arm reach of each other. They really were trying to disect every little aspect of my work history. I caught then making awkward eye contact amongst each other which was awkward for me. They were informative with any questions that i did have for them. All of this followed up with a phone call the next business day to let me know they felt a sales position was better for me rather than a sales recruiter. I do respect this, however I can't seem to understand why they felt that way. I wasn't given an explanation. One of the men I interviewed with even made it a point that he felt the sales recruiter and sales position were very similar. Looking back at it they probably had every intention on trying to hire me for a sales position to begin with. Overall i do not recommend TQL for those looking for a career. I declined to even consider the sales opportunity and I will take my talents elsewhere and grow with those that see my potential.
I interviewed at Total Quality Logistics (Chicago, IL)
Interview
The first two interviews with the recruiter were great! She was insightful and transparent about TQL. However, the in-person interview did not go as smoothly. I went to the Chicago office just to shadow an employee who did not speak to me then be put in a room to speak to other employees who are not based in the Chicago office. At that point, I began to realize this was the type of company that churns through employees. I don't think the company is a bad company. I, personally would not enjoy being at a company that saw me as only a hire.
I applied online. I interviewed at Total Quality Logistics
Interview
Interviews were easy. Questions were basic. Two phone interviews, a virtual interview and then one in office. Recruiter in the Louisville office was incredibly condescending. She kept bringing up my “lack of experience” despite the fact that we both worked as recruiters at the same company prior to TQL. Afterwards, I was ghosted by the Alabama and Louisville recruiters I was working with. Reading other reviews, I am not surprised as it seems this company is notorious for ghosting job candidates.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How will you compensate for your lack of experience?
I interviewed at Total Quality Logistics in Aug 2017
Interview
Kasha called and left a VM then sent a follow up Email on Day 1. She called and left a VM, sent a follow up Email and text message on Day 2. I planned on responding but once she had sent the text I answered as it was the easier form of communication for me at the time (I had just lost a relative).
Then the interview came and I had let her know that I was interested in the Sales Recruiter position and not the Sales position in which she had reached out. She let me know that this was not her area but since we had set the time aside, she was happy to answer any of my questions.
I came prepared with questions but tried to remain mindful and courteous of Kasha's time. She answered all to the best of her knowledge (which she was well versed) and did so with a pleasant and positive attitude. She said she would try to help me in my attempt to locate the correct TQL liaison and to reach out if I should have any other questions. She seems like a great employee/coworker and ambassador for TQL.
Best of luck Kasha!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you feel you would be successful in this role?