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I applied online. I interviewed at Metropolitan Events(MN)
Interview
Overall, my experience was pretty positive.
The first round interview helped me to understand the position better. The directions to get the office were pleasantly easy, there were also big numbers on the side of the corportate building, as well as labels on the directory which made it easy to find.
The atmosphere was really inviting and there was an upbeat engery level with the appearance and mood of people in the office.
When I left my first interview with the hiring manager, I didn't know everything she was referring to, but it was something I was excited to learn more about. I knew I wanted something that was different than what I had from my previous experience.
The second round interview was where I was prepped on a few things about why the events were successful and why they were taking on more and growing. It then continued as an observational interview lasting in total about 45 minutes. It was helpful and I am glad I went!
The third round interview was back in the office to go over everything, before they made final decisions.
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Metropolitan Events(MN) (Minneapolis, MN) in Dec 2014
Interview
Red Flag #1: I avoided applying to their job posts for a long time because they didn't have a website for the longest time. Finally there was one point where all of a sudden they not only had a website but also every single social media account they could possibly have. I investigated all of these. The website didn't really answer what they did exactly, just showed that hey the employees traveled to a conference. Their Facebook posted a bunch of fluff; business inspiration quotes, random posts about conferences, etc.
Red Flag #2: I decided to apply just in case they were legitimate. Someone called and asked me several questions over the phone and then afterwards asked me if I would come in for an interview. When I arrived at the office suite in the suburbs I looked at the office building directory and noticed that where the office was for Metropolitan Events it didn't match their company name. It just said "Marketing & Sales".
Red Flag #3: They must have asked quite a few to come and interview around the same time since there was one person interviewing when I got there and three others that were waiting after myself. When I came out after my interview there several more people there too.
Red Flag #4: The interviewer deflected all the questions I had for her about the company and the position citing that "this is only a preliminary interview". Never before had I ever received that answer from anyone interviewing me at any stage of an interview.
Red Flag #5: She said they were looking to have a training class of people to train to become managers in the next six months to a year. The way she phrased it, it sounded like they were going to train 10 or so people to become managers. Their office space was one office, a waiting room, a room for storage, and if I remember correctly maybe one additional door that I didn't see into. Basically at the moment they are clearly not large enough to warrant that 10 managers in the near future.
Red Flag #6: She told me she would be in contact later that afternoon, 2:30 or 3:00 at the latest (I interviewed at 9:00) whether or not I would be asked in for a second interview. This second interview would be more in-depth and be hands on.
Nail in the Coffin: I was invited for a second interview that was to take place at Costco or Sam's Club (I can't remember which) for a few hours. I emailed and declined the second interview. Making assumptions, I'm assuming that they they wanted me to 'interview' for a few hours at Costco or Sam's Club and sell people stuff at a table. And since they called it an 'interview' they would get some free labor.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
She only asked if everything she described to me about the job was too intense for me. She also asked what I thought customer service meant to me and how I felt about being in a leadership position.