Clockwork Concepts Interview Questions
& Process

First, there was a quick 15-minute chat to get to know you and see if you'd move on. If you passed that, you'd head to their office for an interview where they'd explain the company, how you get paid, and your duties. Then, they'd decide if they're hiring you.

There’s a first interview over zoom where they really just “try to put a face to the resume” and then if you get past that then you’re invited to a second round interview with someone who will end up becoming your team leader if you get hired, then finally, if you get a good recommendation from the team leader/interviewer, you get a call from the Assistant Manager of the Location, and then if you get past that too, then you are invited into the office for orientation, where you will learn more about the company, then get your offer letter, and then get scheduled for a paid training.

I filled out a paper application, then met with someone who had me walk through my resume. After that 'first round', I was taken to Starbucks for a second interview where they asked similar questions. They mentioned I could start earning less than $40k and potentially reach over $130k in 6-12 months, which seemed like a red flag. I realized it was a shady operation and they'd hire anyone. Before leaving Starbucks, they mentioned an orientation class the next morning if I got an offer. I explained I was from out of town and leaving that day, and they kept asking when I'd be back. I was then brought back to talk to a third person who asked the exact same questions. This person was unprofessional and dismissed my experience due to their 'highly successful' training program. They also kept asking which city I wanted to end up in. They didn't wait for me to decline and pushed me into an orientation class without a formal offer, likely without pay. It's essentially a sales job they don't call sales, with no guaranteed salary. I drove 5 hours for this, my first full-time job after college. There was no compensation for the interview or relocation. The title 'junior brand manager' was never mentioned; I suspect it's a fake title for a shady business. It sounded too good to be true and preyed on vulnerable people.

So I got to the interview and filled out a paper application. Then, the interviewer called me in and asked some questions about my past work experience. They also told me about the job, which starts with a few weeks of selling the product to customers who are already interested (they said no cold calls, which I found hard to believe). After that, the role would supposedly lead to a supervisory position, then learning the financials, and finally moving into management. (Like others mentioned, this sounds like a pyramid scheme). The interviewer asked a few more questions, then asked if I had any questions. The interviewer spoke really fast the whole time, making it hard to understand. They seemed uninterested, and my question got a really vague answer, so I stopped asking because I felt uncomfortable. I'm not sure if it's commission-based, but I didn't confirm. The interviewer mentioned it's a 3-step process: this first meeting to put a face to the resume, the second to discuss benefits and salary, and the final one for the decision.