Cox Communications Project Manager Interview Questions
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I applied online and heard back a week later to schedule a phone screen. The recruiter seemed uninterested and dismissive during the call. Despite my qualifications, she stated the hiring manager wouldn't consider me due to insufficient experience. She then inquired about my salary expectations and past earnings, cutting me off when I shared my previous salary and stated it wouldn't meet my expectations. I mentioned I was open to a pay cut, but she ended the call quickly. She appeared to dislike her job and avoided engaging with me. It makes me wonder if resumes are even reviewed before phone interviews are scheduled.

I applied through my college's career board and then met someone from the company at the career fair. A week later, I was invited for an on-campus interview. It was short and felt pretty casual even though it was formal. Then I got invited to interview at Cox in Atlanta. The interview day in ATL was pretty intense. It was a full day event with about 20 of us interviewing at the same time. We were split into groups of 5 for a group project where we had to consider a project and then present it, answering questions from two interviewers. There were also one-on-one interviews. The day ended with lunch with my 'buddy,' who was in the program I was applying for. This is where things got weird. My buddy was not welcoming or interested, and honestly, quite rude. While we were eating lunch in the cafeteria, there was a table of about 10 people from the same program. My buddy took me over to introduce me, and they were all very unwelcoming, not just to me but also to my buddy. At one point, my buddy couldn't remember a girl's name and then said it wrong, and was corrected sharply – it was super awkward, especially since there were only about 20 people in the program who had been at Cox for a year. The networking dinner was also awkward. The whole vibe felt very competitive, and I didn't get the impression that people enjoyed their jobs or working with each other. We were told we'd know about the job within a week. I ended up not hearing back for months, and by then I had already accepted another job.

The interview process began with a phone call, followed by a panel interview a few days later. It was intense, but comparable to other interviews I've had. They conduct a thorough screening. I'd really recommend working for Cox Communications if you're local or okay with commuting. They offer good compensation for your skills and experience. Remember to only include what's on your resume and what you've actually done. No point in overstating your qualifications, as it can cause problems later. Just be yourself, stay calm, and be honest.