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Updated May 18, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Junior Project Manager at Internet Brands
Posted May 18, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2012 in Los Angeles, CA (took a day)
I was contacted by an internal recruiter who had me complete an online skills test. After a few days I was contacted by their HR to set up a Skype interview. We had an interview scheduled which they cancelled on me because "the hiring manager wasn't in that day." Rescheduled it for the next day, I was interviewed via Skype by both the recruiter and a Project Manager.
They both seemed unwelcoming and didn't care too much about the interview. I was told at the end of the interview I would be contacted by HR within a week, it's been a month and they haven't contacted me nor returned my email. Very unprofessional and disrespectful. Wasted my time and I don't suggest working there.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Skills Test.
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Intern at Internet Brands
Posted May 1, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2012 in El Segundo, CA (took 2 weeks)
I applied through an online job board. HR called me for a quick phone screening, where I was asked to complete a skills test (basic excel). I then had an in-person interview with two potential managers. Everyone I spoke with was kind (seemed like they do this all the time). Lastly, I went through a background check and was given an offer.
Interview Questions
Who do you think is your target audience for advertising on this website?
(They asked this a few times).
Negotiation Details
Little negotiation took place. I asked for more money, but they said no.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Skills Test.
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Engineering at Internet Brands
Posted Apr 19, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2012 in El Segundo, CA (took 2 weeks)
Serialized, very controlled interview process beginning with low level employees all the way up to high. They seemed very careful to avoid exposure to actual employees -- quite a contrast with other places I've interviewed with, where they really want everyone to get to know you who you might be working with.
It's obvious that some of the employees have a nervous, beaten-down air to them. Like they're being underpaid or overworked or something.
They also are extremely vague about what you'll be doing and who you'll be working with and what the work process is like. It's almost as if they want you to agree to the job and then they'll reveal all the ugly details hoping that in the euphoria of landing the job, you'll just take it all in stride.
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Reason for Declining
Everything was backwards and wrong about the whole interview process. Too much deception and smoke and mirrors. Average or job-hungry candidates might not notice, but I did.
Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Software Developer at Internet Brands
Posted Jan 25, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 (took 2+ months)
They'll ask you about general technical skills. From simple object-oriented concepts, to the most complex logic problems. You'll go through at least 2 interviews, mostly technical with their top executives.
Most problems were fairly answerable when you have sound technical knowledge, but some logic problems appeared ridiculous and appeared really subjective.
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Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Marketing Intern at Internet Brands
Posted Nov 2, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 (took a day)
I applied for the position online and received a phone call from a HR lady pretty quickly. We scheduled an interview after a quick chit chat about the position. I went into the interview and met with three people: the HR lady (although they seem like they are there more to help than really interview you, the director, and manager. The interview was pretty thorough and they will ask you questions about your experience so be prepared to sound like you know what your talking about.
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Online Writer at Internet Brands
Posted Oct 12, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed May 2011 (took a day)
I had a phone interview in May with Internet Brands for the position of an online freelance writer and it was by far one of the most unprofessional interviews in my entire life.
To start off, the interview called me twenty minutes late without any apology. As I was answering the interview questions I got little response out of her, other than "okay, fine." When I tried to ask her very reasonable questions about the role (i.e. start date, responsibilities, wage), she was unable to answer a single one and "I don't know" was her response each time without exception. Although I felt it was a huge waste of my time to be interviewing with someone who essentially knew nothing, I thanked her for the interview and she said she would let me know the result of the interview whether positive or negative.
After one week went by, I heard nothing so I emailed the HR manager that set me up with the interview in the first place. He told me that I did not pass the interview stage. I thanked him for letting me know, and asked if he could offer me any constructive feedback on my interview that I may use in the future. He did not respond. Overall, my experience with Internet Brands is that they are in incredibly rude and unprofessional company.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Dealer Relations at Internet Brands
Posted Oct 3, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 in El Segundo, CA (took 1+ week)
Applied online and received a call from a recruiter within days. Originally applied for a different position within the company, but looks like they need to fill this need much faster. Phone interview started out as a standard "tell me about yourself" interview. Later it turned to more of a informational call about the position. The only odd thing is that the recruiter and HR person will both send you email requests. You have to answer both of them separately. Most other companies this is the same person gathering all info and setting up interviews. Moving on...
Scheduled a 1:1 interview with the manager of the team and the recruiter later that week. Went in and met with the recruiter who took some time to prep me for the manager. From the looks of the office it is a very laid back culture, people dressed casually. Nice view from interview room. Manager was a nice guy and shot straight from the hip. More of a discussion than an interview which was good. After the interview the recruiter informed me that they wanted to push me onto the final interview with the sales director, but I had to pass a skills test first. Skills test was emailed to me and basic responses to customer questions/problems. Total of 4 scenarios and really they just want to see how you handle yourself (and SELL) with customers. Just make sure you spell and grammar check it before you email it back. Test passed and interview with the sales director setup the following week.
Interview with the sales director was part interview, part discussion. The director is a very knowledgeable person so prep well by doing your research on the company and competitors. No difficult questions that stuck out. Ask questions as he also shoots straight from the hip and is a great source of information/direction.
Overall it was a good experience.
Interview Questions
Reason for Declining
Pay was far too low.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test and a Background Check.
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QA Intern at Internet Brands
Posted Jul 25, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2011 in El Segundo, CA (took 2 days)
It all starts with a phone interview, followed by an online test that will measure your QA skills. Once you pass this test, they'll give you a case study exam with three cases. After passing this one, they'll ask you for a personal interview with a person from HR and the head of the department. If a positive decision is made, they will check your references and your background, then they'll make an offer.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Skills Test.
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Data Analyst at Internet Brands
Posted Jun 2, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2011 in El Segundo, CA (took 2 weeks)
The interview consisted of 2 hours. Questions included who are you, why do you want this position, what experience do you currently have. I was also questioned analytical questions such as how would you forecast the total available ad slots for the next year to Ford.
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Reason for Declining
Very low offer.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test and a Background Check.
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Software Developer at Internet Brands
Posted May 7, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2011 (took a day)
HR interview by phone and online skill test (Algorithm questions)
In person Interview by the HR again.
Then a Jr/Mid Engineer interview with an algorithm question.
Then a Senior Engineer asking general questions in problem solving.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Skills Test.
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