iCorps Technologies Interview Questions
& Process

The interview process begins with an HR phone screen to gauge overall fit and consultant-like personality. Emphasize your values, strong work ethic, and enthusiasm. Being friendly and addressing the interviewer by name is key, as even the receptionist's feedback matters. You also need to articulate why this role aligns with your skills. Next is an onsite interview, typically with the HR director and manager, lasting about an hour. It's crucial to be respectful to everyone, as all feedback is considered. They'll assess your client-facing abilities and a list of technical skills from the hiring manager. The third stage is a technical interview with the hiring manager, including a 1-hour lab assessment (the same for everyone). Answer honestly and explain how you'd find answers if you don't know. This stage might be on the same day as the second or on a different day, lasting 90-120 minutes, and can sometimes be done via Skype. Finally, the HR director extends an offer. The entire process usually takes 1-2 weeks.

A recruiter from iCorps reached out to me on indeed.com and scheduled a brief five-minute phone call to go over basic details like my availability and salary history. The next day, I got an email inviting me to a webcam interview the following week. This Skype interview, about 30 minutes long, covered my education (specifically why I pursued music with an interest in systems consulting), my practical experience (primarily Windows Server and Microsoft Exchange/Outlook), my web development work, and salary expectations. We also discussed the typical career path for this position. I felt confident after this call and was told I'd hear back in a few days about the next step, which would be an interview with the hiring manager. When I didn't hear back after a week, I followed up. The recruiter then informed me I was recommended for a third interview, but the hiring manager ultimately decided against it, citing my strong qualifications and presentation but deeming my music degree a disqualifier.

A recruiter from iCorps reached out about my resume and scheduled a preliminary phone call. During this 10-minute call, the HR person asked about my background, current role, and salary expectations. The next day, HR invited me for an onsite interview with her and the Director of Technology, mentioning a possible phone interview with a Senior Consultant the same day if time permitted. The onsite interview, which lasted 30-45 minutes, was easy to find thanks to provided landmarks. After meeting HR and the Director, HR rejoined to ask if I had any final questions. The following day, I received an email offering a phone interview with a Senior Consultant. I had this interview within three days, and that same evening, I was told the consultant was impressed. Then, a new request came: a lab test. HR emailed the test, asking me to complete it by a deadline and stating the next steps would follow. I completed and sent the lab test before the deadline. Two days passed with no response, so I emailed to check if they received and reviewed it. That evening, HR replied stating I didn't pass and they were proceeding with another candidate. The odd thing was, I suspected they hadn't actually reviewed my lab test. Since it was a SharePoint test, any changes made should have triggered an email notification to the owner. I had confirmed it was working before sending, but checking later, I saw no activity after my final submission, confirming my suspicion. It seemed they just wanted an excuse to reject me. I don't understand why they'd waste everyone's time with a lab test if they weren't interested, rather than just saying no during the phone interviews. It felt like they were either disorganized or unsure of themselves.

So, the first couple of interviews were via Skype with HR people. They asked some basic background stuff, talked about the company and the job, and threw in a few easy tech questions. Each one was like 20-30 mins. Then I had an interview with the IT director. It was similar to the first two, with questions and company info, but the questions were harder, though still pretty manageable. That one went for about 40 minutes. The last interview was with the CFO, more of a casual chat and a look at my past work experience. That was quick, only 15 minutes. They got back to me about a week after each interview.