Rosetta Stone Interview Questions
& Process

The job ad for the online tutor role seemed misleading, not clearly stating the lower-than-expected wage, the lack of negotiation, and the two-year wait for pay increases. I also found out that the two-week training isn't paid. The ad mentioned a daily availability window, but during the initial phone call, they asked about a different timeframe. For the main interview, I had to prepare a 10-minute lesson with slides, but the instructions were unclear. Then, during the interview, they asked me to do another mock lesson using a slide they provided, which made the time I spent preparing my own presentation feel pointless. After not getting the job, I asked for feedback but never received a response, which left me feeling humiliated and undervalued.

The interview process took about 2 months, from Dec. to Feb., which felt a bit long. The first couple of phone calls were good - professional and timely. I spoke with the Digital Marketing Manager in the second round, who was really knowledgeable about SEO and SEM. The third round was with a Director, which also went well; she liked that I wanted to use my digital marketing skills to help the community. The final interview was onsite with the DM Manager, Director, and the VP. I had to complete a task and answer questions about SEO, and then present it. I thought I did well, but they said I didn't have enough experience and I didn't get an offer. After the last round, I didn't hear back for 3 weeks, so I had to follow up for an update because they went silent.

I applied online and they messaged me to confirm my TESOL/TEFL certification. After I confirmed, I had to submit another application with this qualification included. Then I had an online interview that went pretty well. After the interview, the recruiter told me I needed to apply a third time because my previous applications were about to expire. It was annoying having to keep applying even after the 1 on 1 interview and tech check. Despite submitting multiple applications and a lot of back and forth with the recruiter, I didn't get hired because the recruiter didn't properly read my qualifications (salary and location). They said they 'couldn't meet my minimum wage requirements for where I reside.' The recruiter apologized for not thinking ahead, but I was very clear about my location on my resume, cover letter, and in the interview. The pay they could offer was only $11 anyway, so the process wasn't worth it for that amount. I'm disappointed about the lack of attention to detail and the overall waste of time.

I communicated via email with an HR representative for several days. They then set up a video interview with the HR team in London, which I felt went really well. The questions weren't too intense; they were mostly focused on my previous experience and my reasons for wanting the role. About two days after the video chat, I received a very formal email stating that they had decided to go with another candidate and thanked me for my interest.