I applied online. I interviewed at Meltwater (Atlanta, GA)
Interview
After a few phone calls, I was called in to do a group recruiting interview. I was told that I should come prepared to do presentations etc., so I spent a great deal of time researching Meltwater, the industry, and its competitors to be thoroughly prepared for the interview. I was very disappointed to find that the event itself was more of a popularity contest that felt like a stand-up comedian audition rather than a professional interview. Not only that, but after all the preparation I put into it I didn't even get an opportunity to have a one-on-one interview. I felt it reflected poorly on the company to expect someone to take an entire day off of their current job to not even give them an opportunity to answer a single question aside from "get up and tell me something fun about yourself" type of stuff.
Overall disappointing and a waste of time and effort.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give a 2-minute presentation on one of your hobbies or passions
I applied online, then had a phone interview with Talent Acquisition Manager for about 30 minutes. Then talked to the managing director at a career forum. Overall experience was pleasant. The Talent Aquision Manager sent enough information about the position. She was also open to questions over the phone and through e-mails. The interview with the managing director was definitely harder, where you are asked multiple questions regarding the software and how you can recommend it to clients. Be prepared to answer why you are interested in Meltwater and what you want to do when you join the company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
That aspect about you do you need to work on the most?
I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Meltwater
Interview
I was contacted via phone by two people and then invited to a group interview. Before the group interview, I was asked to complete a questionnaire. Many of the questions on the questionnaire. were asked during the group interview. The group interview was obviously designed to make you feel like you're competing with the other individuals, however, I would say work well with them. Its obvious that they want a team player. After the group interview, I was called back for a one-on-one interview. That was the part of the interview process that was ABSURD. I was interviewed by their area director while four other employees chimed in every now and then to ask specific questions. I was called back the next day and was not offered the position.
After reflecting on the process I realized that I was applying for an entry level position and that I may have been over qualified. With that said, I was really pleased with the interview process because it was extremely informative. You get to see how these people work, how they think and what they expect. The one-on-one interview told me what I needed to know. The area director (the person asking me the most questions) with was on his phone for half of the interview. I also did not see a lot of diversity in their office which was a HUGE red flag for me. Overall, I've realized that they don't want any one too cerebral in the position. They want someone with enough common sense to understand and follow instructions but not so intelligent that they identify flaws in existing processes. Essentially, this person is a foot soldier. Which is understandable for an entry level position, but it is something to keep in mind when interviewing. If you want this position and you have a lot of exposure to business processes, don't show it. At least not overtly.