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File Clerk at Northwest Administrators
Posted Oct 28, 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 in Daly City, CA (took 3 weeks)
They were very professional, if a little slow. You have to take a 45 minute long typing/data entry/math test, which isn't difficult for most people with a little computer experience, medium literacy/spelling and a good foundation in basic math. Entry pay is good, although the work would be mind-numbingly boring (scanning documents for 8hrs a day). The office environment (even according to those who work there) seemed incredibly conservative and uptight for the bay area. As an LGBT job seeker, it did make me nervous about potential discriminatory attitudes within the office environment. It would have been nice to be offered the job, but I might have turned it down.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Management at Northwest Administrators
Posted Aug 3, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2011 (took 2 weeks)
Communications very timely and ongoing. Very open dialog with everyone that I interviewed with (and I interviewed with executive management). After interviewing I was left with a strong desire to join this organization.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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Junior Business Analyst at Northwest Administrators
Posted Jul 15, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2010 in Seattle, WA (took 3 weeks)
Expect a phone interview from a recruiter. Note that their job description is completely different from what you actually do. The recruiter has gotten in trouble by Northwest Administrators because of this, yet they continue to mis-represent the position. The only reason you will not pass this step is if you say that your GPA is below 3.0 or if you do not have a drivers license. Then you will be passed along to "management." Even if the recruiter does not like you they will just make note "We do not think this person is a good fit" but still send your resume out so don't worry. If you seem too qualified for the job (you have an MBA or Masters) you will automatically be cut, because "management" knows you will be over qualified for the job and most likely leave the company before a year is up for a more challenging job. If you pass "management"'s approval, you will be interviewed by the HR manager for the company with some basic qualitative questions. Then, by a member of "management".
Note: If you really want the job... you must make sure that you emphasise that you can do very mind-numbing work all day long and still maintain a positive attitude. Also stress that you always want to help others no matter what the tasks are. Also, stress that a stable employment is what you're looking for and you want to grow within the company. This company will always be around and they want people to stay as long as possible. I have heard from management that they will emphasize "work ethic" more than before, because of many bad candidates they received for this position--meaning they left after 3 or less months.
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Negotiation Details
There is no negotiation. If you suggest negotiation they will rescind the offer.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test and a Background Check.
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Junior Business Analyst (Actually Payroll Auditor) at Northwest Administrators
Posted Oct 12, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2010 in Seattle, WA (took 4+ weeks)
Applied online to third party recruiter ("Another Source").
Received a phone interview shortly after applying (Basic HR type questions)
Received offer for in person interview a week later. Interview consisted of a 1 hour archaic Excel (2000?) and word processor (Notepad?) computer exam. Excel exam was straight forward and easy. Word Processing exam was mostly spelling correction, which made no sense. A 30 minute one on one interview with HR was followed by a one on one with the Audit Supervisor. During the interview, I became aware that the position was for a Payroll Auditor, not a Junior Business Analyst. The questions were simple and involved past experiences. Both interviewers concentrated on the ability to travel.
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Negotiation Details
There was no negotiation, all Auditors start at exactly $2800 a month.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test and a Drug Test.
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Manager at Northwest Administrators
Posted Jul 23, 2009
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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 Jul 2009 in Seattle, WA (took 3 weeks)
Contacted by email, then phone interview. 2 inperson interviews with multiple person panels.References required prior to offer. Interviews were disjointed and unprepared - new positions with no clear job description, hours or duties.
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Reason for Declining
Couldn't get a good idea of the job details. Company is extremely strict with employee dress and other policies with no room for error. I decided the company wouldn't be a good fit for me beofre the offer but decided to continue with the process. After the offer I asked for some clarifications and was immediately sent an email saying they were rescinding their offer.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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