Open Influence Interview Questions
& Process

It was a long interview process with several rounds. Started with their hiring manager, then the potential team you would work on, and then a homework assignment. If I made it to the next round, then I would have spoken to the manager.

The whole process dragged on for more than five weeks. Each time I got an update or was advanced, it was always the same automated message. I completed a project, but never got any feedback or even an acknowledgment. They asked really specific job-related questions throughout the interviews and didn't leave any time for me to ask questions. This was supposed to be an entry-level position, but they didn't ask anything about me personally, my career goals, or why I was interested in the company. After several rounds and me following up, they suddenly said they were 'pausing recruitment'. This was odd because they had just reposted the job on LinkedIn a week before (and it was still up), announced they were hiring on Instagram, and the director of the team even posted about hiring on their own LinkedIn. It felt really unprofessional; they should have just been upfront and told candidates they weren't moving forward instead of saying they'd consider them when recruitment resumed. A few days later, they posted that they were now hiring for an Associate Account Manager. It seems like they weren't impressed with the candidates or felt no one was qualified, so they're now looking to hire for a higher position, even though many of us were still suitable for the original role. They seem to be searching for that perfect, superstar candidate who will probably end up overworked and underpaid. I wish they had been more empathetic and professional during this process – leading candidates on for almost two months just to 'pause hiring' is not okay.

I applied online and a coordinator reached out to set up an interview. The interview went well, with good energy and a focus on humanity in campaigns, which was a big draw. They said I was a good fit and asked for my availability for the rest of the week. I sent a thank you email and my availabilities, but heard nothing back for the rest of the week. I followed up the next week and still no response, not even a rejection email. It was disappointing to be ghosted after being told I was moving forward and that they needed someone urgently.

The interview process was quick, and the staff were polite and professional. Even though I had qualifications and experience as a campaign manager and reporter, and could speak French and check Spanish content and influencers, I wasn't selected for the job. This makes me wonder about their commitment to diversity, seeing how similar everyone on their team looks. I'm not saying they're discriminatory, but it seems like they prefer people who look like their current employees.