Sparxoo Content Marketer Interview Questions
& Process

The initial interview was a quick video chat with the CEO due to COVID. He asked about my writing background, creative methods, and typical project turnaround times. After our chat, I sent a thank-you note and offered further assistance. He replied later that day asking for a writing sample, providing two blog topics with keywords and search volume, and leaving the choice of topic to me. Since it was Friday night and I have another job, I wanted to consider the sample carefully. On Monday afternoon, I followed up to ask about a deadline for the sample, as none was given. Hours later, after business hours, he responded saying he'd already received samples from others and I didn't need to submit one. This felt unprofessional and unrealistic. I felt I was more than a 'junior' copywriter, given my 9 years of experience, and would have done a great job. Looking at other reviews for Sparxoo, it seems I might have avoided a negative experience. Their unprofessional responses to reviews suggest a lack of courtesy and awareness.

The interview was fine, asked relevant questions and the people were very nice. The only gripe I had was that I was told there'd be 3 or so interviewers which is not a problem except that they all came into the room at different points and proceeded to ask the same questions. So, I ended up answering the same series of questions 3 times which, after over an hour of questions, was draining and for some, I had to repeat answers which felt strange. My advice would be to schedule the time out before you start the interview and do all three at once.

First there's an over the phone interview, then a personality questionnaire, then a stress test or prompt where you have only an hour to write and research a blog, and finally there's an in-person interview.