Nation United Interview Questions
& Process

Right after I applied, I got a call the very next day, which made me a bit hesitant, but I figured it was understandable since they're a startup. They told me the interview process has 3 steps. The first step is a 10-15 minute chat where the manager gets to know you and explains what they do. The second step is supposed to go into more detail about the job. I'm not sure about the third step because I won't be moving forward. It turns out this is a door-to-door sales job, and they don't make that clear upfront. They try to make it seem like a marketing firm role, but after you 'gain experience,' you might get that manager position they talked about. I had to ask specific questions to get the manager to admit this. I have to say, they're good at marketing their company and job postings, making it sound like something else entirely. While door-to-door might suit some, it wasn't for me, and I regret not paying attention to other reviews. It felt like a scam, but I'm definitely more aware now. They seem to target desperate job seekers and recent grads, and there are a lot of them. The lobby was packed with other interviewees, and the receptionist was constantly scheduling more. The staff were nice, but I just wish they were more upfront about the actual job. I wish them well though.

I met them at a career fair and gave them my resume. It was a laid back 3 step process. First was a phone interview with a recruiter where they just confirmed my resume info and set up a time to come in with the manager. The second interview was with the CEO, where we sat for about 30 minutes. He talked to me about their clients, power home remodeling, and what I'd be doing as an intern. He mentioned it's a paid internship that offers 3 credits. I did the third part of the interview that morning since my class was canceled. I sat down with an account manager who showed me what they do and what work I'd be doing. They want me to help with client services, specifically marketing research for territory management and customer service for the marketing team. Hours are M-F 10:00-6:00. I'm waiting on a call back at 5:00.

The interview process was unusual; I attended primarily because I was already at the location. The job posting used tactics like a misleading name and location near Arlington to attract candidates, but it was actually much farther out. The office itself was old, dirty, and unappealing, making it hard to imagine working there daily. While waiting, the receptionist was on a call pretending to be from Verizon Fios. I felt uneasy about sharing my personal information, so I didn't provide real phone numbers for my references and used my old home address on the form they had me fill out, knowing I wouldn't return. It seemed questionable if they even had actual clients. My interviewer mentioned working with companies similar to Home Depot, but when I asked if Home Depot was a client, they clarified they worked with 'companies like them.' When I pressed for specifics about their clients, I received another vague response about working with Fortune 500 clients. Overall, the place felt sketchy and unsettling.

I got a few calls and texts after I applied. They said the job was kinda vague and not really about community relations for non-profits like I thought, but more about getting business clients? I decided not to go further because the job description and their website don't really say who their clients are or what you actually do. The website just has pictures of a holiday party. Other reviews online say they sell marketing to businesses and are just trying to hire sales people with all sorts of titles.