I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Carbon Clear (London, England) in Sep 2015
Interview
For my position it was a 2 stage process but i have heard there can be a longer recruitment process.
Pre-interview
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1st stage
An hour meeting with the Marketing Manager followed by a 30 minute test where I had to effectively create a marketing strategy for promoting Carbon Clears services to the financial sector.
Followed by another 30 minute interview with a director.
2nd Stage
1 hour interview with the HR Manager and Executive Assistant.
30 minute interview with two members of the Annalist and Consulting team.
30 minute interview with the CEO
20 minute interview with the Marketing Manager
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What does marketing mean for you?
Why does the sustainability industry attract you?
Can you provide examples of previous campaigns you have worked on where XYZ occurred?
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I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Carbon Clear (London, England) in Mar 2012
Interview
3 hours of official interview time that included approx:
- 1 hour cultural fit - asked about how you react to people changing your work and working in the context of both unclear roles and project aims. Nothing particularly abnormal, but passion for work due to the subject matter was a theme.
- 1 hour written exam - to understand a new client requirement and convey this to your supervisor via email.
- 1 hour quantitative exam - covered conversions from 1 type of unit/measurement to another. Fairly standard.
Following assessment candidates were invited for a drink with staff. The staff were all very friendly and seemed to like working for the company but were putting in long hours and did not seem happy about the hours.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked what my earliest childhood memory was and if it was a happy one.