Multiverse Interview Questions
& Process

The interview questions were good and sales-oriented, with role-playing involved in every stage. It was pretty intense, and they were looking for sales professionals. It was very thorough, and they provided coaching after each stage, which was insightful. I also got to speak with team members.

I interviewed with Multiverse in July 2022 and the experience was pretty disappointing. I wanted to share my experience to help others avoid a similar situation. As someone who comes from a background similar to the candidates Multiverse claims to support, their hiring practices were shocking. I was really passionate about their mission and checked their job board often. After my second interview, they were very impressed and offered me a 3-month fixed-term contract (FTC) instead of the next stage, with the possibility of it becoming permanent if I performed well. They mentioned they were launching a big project and needed people quickly, and that this FTC was a way to get me in fast and skip some interview steps. They also said people had been hired during busy times and quickly moved to permanent roles based on performance. I expressed concern about the lack of security with an FTC, and they insultingly asked me to turn down other permanent job offers because they knew I was invested in their mission. In a later meeting, they tried to backtrack and said it would "almost definitely" become permanent, which frustrated me more since it was clear they thought I was qualified. It's common for companies to offer FTCs with a promise of permanent employment that's later withdrawn. It was disheartening to see a company with such potential engage in this practice, especially given their mission to help disadvantaged people. The irony is not lost on me. This could be avoided with a simpler hiring process.

The interview process is quite similar to what's been mentioned before, with several drawn-out rounds designed to grill you on scenarios. While that's understandable for a fast-paced company aiming for success, the interview framework seems to focus on ruling out candidates who don't give specific desired answers. It makes me wonder about neurodiversity, inclusion, and humility. If Multiverse truly values creativity and different approaches, they should reconsider their process, especially since reviews point out a lack of inclusivity and unchanged questions. Regarding mental health support, I'd ask senior leadership about it. While they'll mention the People Team and a provider, listen closely to the warning: 'In a fast-growing company, comes pressure & change. They may not be able to provide the support needed and it's up to the individual.' My question is, should this be normalized? With your seniority and power, you can support your workforce and drive change, so why is a simple question about mental health support something you can't seem to change?

The interview process was really long and thorough, focusing a lot on company values and what they look for in an employee. I felt the negative offer I received was more about whether I fit their mold of a coach, rather than what actually constitutes a good coach. They seem to hire excellent coaches, but my impression was they were more interested in how quickly I could become their ideal employee. There were also last-minute changes to my interviews, which were hard to deal with since they didn't know my personal situation (they never asked or checked). I suspect this was a test of my resilience and adaptability. This really turned me off – if this is how they treat people who aren't even employees, I don't want to be part of a company where managers can make such random and rapid changes without considering the impact on individuals.