I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at TransPerfect (New York, NY) in Apr 2012
Interview
I found out about the QM position online and sent a resume and cover letter. Within a few days I received an email back and then set up a phone interview a few days after that. The phone interview lasted maybe 20 minutes, during which time they went over the usual boiler plate interview question. Next, I was asked to take a three part skills test, which consisted of various proof reading tests (attention to detail, that kind of thing).
I took the first test and was told they'd get back to me in a week. Fast forward three weeks and I finally hear back from them asking me to begin the next phase. I took the second phase and was again told they would get back to me in a week or so. Fast forward about two weeks after that and I was told that I hadn't passed the second phase of testing.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you think you'll have any difficulty working alone?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at TransPerfect
Interview
Everything was fine and transparent. Got to fill an online profile first, then was guided through the testing process. No face-to-face interview, so to speak. Felt secure at every moment.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If my current experience was related to the field I was applying to join
Phone call from recruiter, basic screening questions then you move onto a test and maintain very good contact with the person giving the test (they email back almost immediately when you ask a question). Once you send in the test they say you will hear back within a week. A week and a half passed I emailed the same person who was replying quickly before and have heard nothing. Very unprofessional. Would rather a rejection than being completely ghosted.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at TransPerfect
Interview
I applied online and got an email a few weeks later asking my availability for a phone intervew. The hiring manager also asked me about my salary requirement and to pass his information along to anyone who might be interested in working for TransPerfect. I replied with a very low-ball salary for a Quality Manager, $55,000 and a time when he could call and never heard back. Not even an email to reschedule the phone interview. This says a lot about their professionalism. This also tells me they are desperate and don’t want to pay a decent salary. They have an incredible amount of job postings, which also tells me they have a retention problem. Well, if they barely know how to conduct themselves during the hiring process, then clearly they won’t know how to retain people. I would stay away from this company unless you are as desperate as them.
