Initially it went well, I interviewed with HR, pretty quick interview, I’m a senior level rep with sales management in my background, so I was highly qualified. Next I interviewed with a Mgr/director who was recently promoted. She told me at the end of our interview that she would be moving me to next steps ( interview with VP of Sales)I had asked if she had other questions about me I could have answered; she said she would have liked it if I had told her about a specific initiative I had championed at a management role I had three jobs earlier. Why didn’t she ask?!?! I’m no mind reader, I was stupefied by that. After a few days of asking when I could schedule time with the VP through the HR person, she finally told me he had declined to interview me. I did get a feel that there was a lack of creativity there as the woman told me there was a very specific “proven” sales process to follow which was created by this VP. I may have smiled about that silliness, or maybe I didn’t proceed due to age discrimination? Either way- highly unprofessional to tell a qualified candidate they are moving to next steps but then later denying the next step with no conversation.

The interview process was stellar! First a screening phone call with someone in their HR office. The second interview was a video call with the person that would be my manager and works in their sales department. The third interview was a video call with the CEO which was inspirational and exciting to hear about this mature start-up from her perspective. Lastly, the team flew me to their Chicago office to present a product pitch, territory plan and have an in-person interview with the HR manager and the person that would be my immediate boss. I was so prepared and informed every step of the way when interviewing with Elevate due to the stellar communication between all different departments. I could not be more impressed with the company and how they treat potential employees. Every Elevate employee I interacted with via email or in person was extremely nice and gracious. Although I did not receive an offer from Elevate, I have only positive things to say about the mission of the company and how I was treated throughout my interview process with Elevate. Best of luck to Elevate!