DISH Operations Supervisor Interview Questions & Reviews

Interviewed Jan 2012 in Englewood, CO (took 3 weeks)

The interview process is long and can take up to 3 months. Be patient. DISH does not pay at market salary. The supervisor position was supposedly locked in at $55 - $60k annual. There a lot of hoops to jump through but if you want the responsibility that comes with the position (which there's a lot of). You can move into a higher position and salary range at another company.

My resume was given to a hiring manager at a university recruiting event. I followed up with 2 of the managers. They sent my resume to HR. 3 weeks later I was sent an email to take a few tests, a skills test and a RoundPegg? test. The skills test was like an easier version of the GMAT/SAT. The RoundPegg test was to see what type of person you were.

From there I was invited to do an on site interview with a few people. I ended up doing 5 interviews in a row with 7 people. I interviewed with a potential peer to what would be my management and director.

After the interview, I had to take a few more skills test. These were similar to the SAT/GMAT but easier. I think they want to verify that you were original person taking the first test. The whole process of interviews took 4-5 hours. The questions were really easy. I think they just want to gauge what type of person you are.

After a week, HR called and said I needed to interview with VP. I had an hour long interview. After that, I filled out paperwork that allowed them to do a background check, credit check and a drug test.

After all that, I was not selected for the position. I believe that someone in the mix of interviews did not like my personality or was intimidated by me. I think it was for the best. Their corporate culture was interesting, to say the least.

PROS:
Gain experience/responsibility that other companies would not give at the level you are at
If you work hard and do not rub people the wrong way, you can move up real quick.

CONS:
You have to be in the building between the hours of 9-4.
You have to "clock" AT LEAST 40 hours.
Closed campus.
Pay below market rates