Scheduling Institute Interview Questions
& Process

The interview process was extremely long and complicated, and frankly unprofessional. They were very unresponsive, and the interview panel seemed uninterested. It felt like a waste of my valuable time. My application process started on 12/16 and I just found out today, 2/8, that they're moving on. It began with a video cover letter, then a 90-minute presentation. After that, I had an in-person interview where I presented just 5 minutes of my work alongside other applicants, which was unexpected as they didn't mention it was a group interview. This part felt more like a recap of the first Zoom meeting. Then came two lengthy assessments. Following that, I had to create a whole second day for a two-day workshop, using their existing material, which was overwhelming. Finally, I had to create a slide deck detailing how a developer should design their presentation. They were supposed to compensate me for this work, as it was stated in writing and confirmed during the interview, but they didn't provide the W9 form during the second interview. They never communicated my status in the process, not even with an automated response. They were so unprofessional that after I submitted the presentation I spent a full week on, they didn't even respond, only sending a curt email saying they were continuing their search. I'm not surprised given the other negative reviews. It's unfortunate for them, but a blessing for me as I've found another opportunity. I also noticed a lack of diversity at the company, with no people of color visible on their website, which was a factor for me. I suspect my age might have also been a consideration.

I applied online and was emailed to send my resume, cover letter, and references. I had to reschedule my interview date once due to my interviewer's conflict. After arriving, HR met me and took me to a room with several interviewers. The interview was very straightforward. They explained the job, which involves a lot of travel and sales, and asked if I could handle the travel and if I had sales experience. I was asked to give a short training on a topic I chose, which I did using my saved Google Drive files. They stopped me after a few slides, and I think they were impressed. They asked about my salary expectations before I left. HR told me I'd be contacted in a couple of weeks if I got the job, otherwise, I should keep looking. I received a follow-up email the next week and am hoping for an offer.

I saw an online ad and got an email the same day about a limited interview window. The next Wednesday evening, I went to the SI building and saw other candidates waiting. I was led to a large room with rows of tables and chairs, which was already pretty full. It turned out to be a group interview, which was a surprise. I was given a pen, a number, and a form to fill out while waiting for instructions. A video was playing from a laptop to a screen, but they seemed to have tech issues. The video, named something like "2011_Lambo_Giveaway.mp4", started with a dentist testimonial, then an autotuned rap about being a dentist and making more money with SI. The whole thing felt like a joke and was uncomfortable for most of the 150 people there. The main speaker eventually paused the 30-minute video and started a PowerPoint presentation focusing on "positivity" and the "bottom 10%". The vibe felt cult-ish, with a lot of talk about Jay Geier. We were then told to line up for specific roles, video or graphic design. While waiting, they played the rest of the awkward video in the background. My actual interview was very short, only 2-3 minutes, leaving me dizzy and questioning my answers. The interviewers were pleasant, though one had a fake smile. I was then walked out by a very positive employee, still confused.

The hiring process here is awful. After applying through Careerbuilder, the HR director emailed me for an interview. When I got there, I found out it wasn't a personal interview but a mass interview with over 150 people, all expecting individual interviews. We were treated terribly. There were only 7 jobs available. When it was my turn, I had to give the interviewer my resume and then I had exactly ONE MINUTE to explain why they should hire me. The whole experience was humiliating and made it clear The Scheduling Institute is not a place I'd want to work. I wouldn't work for a company that starts with deception. They clearly lack ethics.