Creator Deck Brand Manager Interview Questions
& Process

The interview process started with a recruiter call, followed by a manager call, then a skill assessment, and finally a panel interview. I really liked the whole thing, it was super clear and the recruiter was always on top of things. It's nice to find a company that respects candidates after dealing with so many who don't. The only downside was the skill assessment, which was pretty time-consuming, around 15 hours, and I didn't get the job afterwards. Still, Creator Deck seems like a great company.

My interview with Creator Deck was supposed to be 30 minutes but only lasted 12 minutes. The interviewer seemed disorganized and distracted. I asked why the position had been open for two months because I was worried about employers wasting my time. She seemed taken aback and acted like I couldn't ask questions, which felt like an attempt to assert authority. I then asked about the company's leadership style, and she defensively asked me to rephrase, even though it was a simple question. What struck me most was that she didn't ask about my resume or anything from the Indeed message, but she did ask what I do during my current days. This made me feel like I wasn't progressing. I questioned why a future employer would need to know that information. She also didn't describe what it's like working at Creator Deck. The experience was upsetting because I really wanted the position, but they treated me with a lack of respect and dignity. They even questioned why I was applying given my founder experience. The interviewer clearly needs training in human relations, as her unprofessionalism, lack of dignity, and candor were apparent, especially for an "all-woman start-up of color."

It was a pretty straightforward first web chat for about half an hour. I talked to their HR consultant, not someone from the actual company. It was very much a 'get to know you' kind of thing, with space for questions from both sides. It ended nicely, and they mentioned what the next steps would be. I followed up twice, but never heard back about whether I was moving on or if they'd chosen other candidates. I had to find out from my recruiter that I wasn't selected, and I still haven't heard anything from the interviewer. It felt like they didn't have much courtesy for candidates and had poor communication.