Market of Choice Interview Questions
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I'm moving to Eugene and I'm currently 6 hours away. I had a phone interview that lasted about an hour where we discussed my background and the job itself. They then asked me to come to their main office for an in-person interview, and I asked if it could be done via video call since I'm 6 hours away. They said no, it had to be in person, and didn't give a reason. I agreed but mentioned I'd need to take some days off work and get approval. I then asked if the interview could be on a Monday or Friday to minimize taking multiple days off and lessen the impact on my current job. They said they'd accommodate but scheduled it for a Wednesday at 2 PM the week of Christmas. I arrived 15 minutes early, but they were 5 minutes late and unprepared, so I had to wait until about 2:15 for my 2:00 interview. Two people interviewed me, one of whom I'd been talking to. The other person, whose role I don't know, conducted the interview and seemed like she hadn't read my resume. The interview lasted about 2 hours, covering my experience and how I'd handle certain situations. A peculiar question was about my views on the BLM movement and whether companies should support it, which felt like a way to gauge political stances indirectly. She repeatedly mentioned they were looking for someone with more experience and suggested a different role I might be a better fit for. After the interview, I was asked to complete an hour-long assessment, which I hadn't known about beforehand. It included proofreading a paragraph, handling situations, and an Excel test. This felt unfair as I have dyslexia and would have asked for accommodations if I'd known about a spelling/grammar test. I didn't finish the Excel part within the hour, despite knowing Excel well. A few days later, they called to say they weren't hiring me due to lack of experience, which was odd since my experience was on my resume. I feel they wasted my time because they knew my experience level before calling me, made me travel 6 hours for an interview that could have been virtual, and then rejected me for experience they already knew about. The other role they mentioned never materialized after they kept me waiting for 2 weeks.

First, an HR person gave me a call for a screening. This phone interview was all about my customer service background and if I was interested in the company. They told me about the company and why they needed this new role. I was told I'd hear back by the end of the week, but it took two and a half weeks to hear about a second interview. The next interview was in-person with the same HR person and someone from marketing. It was over an hour long and they asked really thought-provoking questions, not the usual 'tell me about a time' stuff. These questions are easier if you're someone who thinks a lot about your career, what you've learned, etc. At the end of that interview, they said the next step was to meet the head of marketing and distribution, who would be my boss. They said I'd hear by Friday or definitely Monday, but I didn't get a call back until Tuesday. The following Wednesday was the final round. It was shorter, just one person, and the second round had already covered a lot. It was more of a conversation, and I realized the role didn't offer the growth I was looking for. The person said they have a 'lean corporate office' so there aren't many chances to move up. HR said I'd hear by the end of the day if I got an offer, but I didn't hear until the next day. The HR person left a generic message even after three rounds.

Applied online and went through a lengthy online questionnaire. It had many questions that were repeated in different ways, a lot about theft and drug use. Some questions were about anger management at work or how to deal with tough situations with coworkers or customers. Got a call for an interview within a day or two. The interview focused on many of the same questions from the online form. I felt like I had the experience and skills they were looking for, but I just got a 'no offer' letter. Maybe it was because my salary expectations were too high, given my 20+ years in the wine industry, but I'm not sure.

After submitting a lengthy online application, I received a call two days later for a brief 10-minute phone interview. Following that, I was invited for a one-on-one interview where we discussed my previous work history, my reasons for wanting to join Market of Choice, my flexibility regarding working in different departments, and other standard interview queries. Subsequently, I met with the head of the department I was being hired for, which was a short 15-minute chat about the role's specifics. I then received a job offer, which is contingent on passing a drug test that I had to pay for upfront but would be reimbursed if I passed.