iMatrix (California) Interview Questions
& Process

First, I had a recruiter call where they just checked my resume dates. Then, there was a really long, hour-long panel interview with 3 people. It was super thorough. I got a verbal offer the next day because I did so well. I was going to accept it, but the pay was way too low. I also submitted references and tried to negotiate a better salary. They then took back the offer, saying they chose someone else. Honestly, it's insulting they expect good candidates to work for less than $19/hr when basic jobs pay more. They shouldn't offer verbal offers before they're done interviewing everyone. It felt unprofessional to have the offer rescinded like that, and given the low pay, I feel like I dodged a bullet. Watch out for companies that treat candidates like this.

The interview process started out with an initial phone conversation that lasted about 25 minutes. During the call we discussed the responsibilities of this role, pay structure, and office culture. I was pushed through to the next round and invited to an orientation (group style interview) to help better understand the company and the sales role. We were all asked the same questions and went around the room providing responses. Although I wasn't used to this style of interviewing, I gained a lot of worthwhile information and insight to the company and the available position. The next round was a one on one interview.

It was a strange interview experience with several red flags. The recruiter setting up the interview seemed unaware of the process, suggesting disorganization. During the interviews, the interviewers appeared disengaged, with one being particularly arrogant and condescending, rolling their eyes and giving dismissive speeches. This attitude was off-putting. Despite trying to remain professional, the candidate became annoyed and frustrated, resorting to generic answers and not trying to sell themselves, ultimately not completing the application. While the role seemed like a good career launchpad in sales at a potentially cool company, the negative attitudes of some staff made the candidate decide against pursuing the opportunity.

The whole process took about two weeks. I first spoke with a recruiter, and then had some more interviews on site. They were really clear about what the job entails and what I'd be getting into. It's an interesting company and sounds like a great opportunity, especially if you're looking to get into sales. They seem to be growing quickly and have a lot of potential openings. It just wasn't the right fit for me at this moment.