Writer applicants have rated the interview process at Hallmark with 3.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Writer roles take an average of 60 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Hallmark overall takes an average of 14 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Hallmark as a Writer according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 22%
One on one interview: 22%
Skills test: 22%
Phone interview: 11%
Background check: 11%
Drug test: 11%
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The interviewer was friendly. The interviewer's questions were largely about my professional background and achievements but the questions were also geared toward understanding who I am as a person. I enjoyed the interview experience.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Hallmark (Kansas City, MO)
Interview
It was a good overall process. The initial screening was by HR, but then prospective employees are introduced to relevant colleagues and leadership who make the ultimate hiring decision. They have a strict drug policy, so expect to pee in a cup.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Most were fairly expected. Be prepared to explain how you can best facilitate social expression in various situations, e.g., grieving, love, friendship, birthdays, etc.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Hallmark in Feb 2013
Interview
Online application with writing samples, HR phone interview, Hiring manager phone interview, writing exercises, 2 days on-site interviews over the course of 2 months. HR was great about lettings me know next steps.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What types of situations have you encountered in your life that helped prepare you to write greeting cards?