Electric Mirror Interview Questions
& Process

This was one of the most awkward interviews I've ever had. I'd read online that this place could be a bit strange, so I was bracing myself for them to maybe bring up their owner's religion. But it wasn't just that; there were other weird questions too. I'm a citizen, but I have an accent, and they hit me with some really inappropriate and illegal questions like 'Why are you in the US?', 'Are you planning to stay here?', and 'Why do you want to stay?'. They also asked about my family and my child. Super unprofessional.

I met the HR manager at a career fair and they invited me for an interview with the engineering manager. We scheduled a time, and I came in. The interview started late and was casual. They asked about my salary expectations early on. I got a tour, signed an NDA, and they basically guaranteed me the job at the end. We emailed back and forth for a few days. Then they told me my salary needs were a bit too high for them, even though I asked for the low end of entry-level ME roles. I said I was flexible, and then I never heard back. I've tried contacting them by email and phone for over a month and a half with no response. It seems like they often promise a lot and then ghost candidates, based on what I've found.

This company was really nice, and everyone I met seemed to genuinely care about their employees. However, the hiring process felt disorganized. I was hesitant to even apply because their HR position had been posted online for months with various titles and experience levels. The job description was very basic and didn't give a clear idea of the role's responsibilities. They were spending a lot of money advertising it, especially on Craigslist, and it was still being posted as HR Manager even months after my interview. I suspected they didn't know what they wanted for the role and that my time would be wasted, which turned out to be true. I was contacted for an interview the day after applying, for the next day. It's a Christian company, but you don't have to be Christian to work there. The person who would have managed this role seemed very nice. The interviewer, a higher-level professional, was also pleasant, though clearly in a senior position. The confirmation email stated a 30-minute interview, but it actually lasted two hours. Parking was a challenge due to the company's rapid growth, and they admitted it's a known issue for staff. The interview itself was packed with basic behavioral questions like 'Tell me about a time when...'. I gave brief answers, expecting a 30-minute interview. I don't see how the questions were relevant to the role, reinforcing my belief that they were unsure about the position's requirements. They initially told me the role involved high-level administrative tasks, but after my interview, the job was reposted as more strategic. I felt my time was wasted. The questions didn't seem to assess job competency, more like a personality check. I received a rejection email, which I felt was impersonal for an in-person interview. I wasn't surprised by the rejection. This ambiguity seemed specific to this role, as HR is new to the organization. While it might be a waste of time, they will eventually hire someone. If you're willing to take that chance, go for it, but manage your expectations.

I saw their ad on Craigslist and applied, and since I was local, they called me right away for an interview. It was pretty laid back, they just brought me into a room and the three of them chatted with me about my background. They really want someone who knows lighting, wiring, metals, and wood. Oh, and the dress code is business casual, like jeans and a polo. Make sure you seem excited about their products, they're pretty neat. If they like you, they'll call you back for a SolidWorks test, and if that goes well, you'll meet the president.