Mavens Interview Questions
& Process

The interview process started with a screening call with the recruiter. Then, there was an interview with the Curriculum Design Lead, followed by a portfolio review or exercise. Next, an interview with the Director took place, and then an interview with another Designer. Finally, there was a follow-up interview with the Curriculum Design Lead. The recruiter was really helpful throughout the whole process, and the team was super nice, making it feel more conversational than a typical interview.

I applied online and heard back within a few days, then had a Skype call the following week. I first chatted with the HR Director who was upfront about the job's pros and cons, and also candid about salary and benefits. After that, a regional manager from Chicago explained the day-to-day operations and the project-based assignment: Mavens gives you requirements, and you build and present a Salesforce instance to meet them. This build is expected to take about 40 hours over 2 weeks. The manager then connected me with a Subject Matter Expert for this exercise, and I scheduled two calls with them over the next two weeks. I then presented my solution to a panel of three Mavens consultants who acted as clients. These 'clients' asked informed questions, similar to what a real client would ask during a presentation. It was a positive, though stressful, experience. Communication was inconsistent during this time, and it felt like employees are expected to take on this process alongside their regular work without extra support, which the HR Director confirmed. Two days after the presentation, I was told Mavens liked my solution and wanted me to fly to Chicago for a final interview, which they described as a formality for cultural fit. After some scheduling issues and a week of silence, the HR Director followed up to say Mavens wasn't hiring at the moment and flying me out would be a waste of time. They didn't apologize but invited me to reapply later. The Mavens staff I interacted with were nice and helpful, but the overall applicant journey felt strained. The whole process took about 6 weeks and around 45 hours of my time, with all interviews being online or via phone.

This was a really thorough and enjoyable hiring process, giving me the chance to really show what I can do beyond just talking about myself. I'd call it 'difficult' not because it was bad, but because it requires a lot of consistent effort over several stages. If you're ready to put in the time and you know your stuff, you'll do great. The steps were: 1) An initial chat about the role, the company's goals, your background, and salary expectations, but it was with someone from the team, not HR. 2) A technical challenge where I was given requirements and had to manage a mini-project, acting as the customer, then present my solution to a panel and answer design questions. 3) Meeting more team members, either online or in person, if I passed the technical part (which many don't). This was a chance for me to ask questions and for them to get to know me better. 4) Finally, the usual offer details like salary, start date, and paperwork. I ended up speaking with over 10% of the company, which I think is fantastic for getting to know everyone and ensuring a good fit. It's a long process designed to filter out people who aren't a good match or aren't willing to put in the effort, but the rewards make it worthwhile.

The interview process is a long one, but well worth it. It started with a phone interview where I learned a lot more about the company, expectations and culture. It is apparent from the start that the people here love what they do, but what they do requires a lot of you. You need to have a lot of knowledge and motivation to have successes at Mavens, but it is well worth it. After they go over what is expected of you they have you go over materials for the 2nd interview, which is a presentation. Before that I was able to go into the office and meet more of the people there to get a better understanding of the atmosphere and culture. For the presentation you will put together a salesforce application for a fake company. There is a lot that goes into the interview process, but it is well worth the effort for a company like Mavens.