The Boston Globe Interview Questions
& Process
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Store Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The hiring process was very straightforward. They asked me about the job and some questions about my skills and how I handle situations. It was a positive experience overall, and the environment seemed welcoming.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What was your motivation for applying to this position?
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Graphic Designer
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
I had a phone screen with the hiring manager, who then connected me with the creative director for Boston Magazine. We had a nice virtual interview. I asked the hiring manager about the timeline and when I'd hear back about next steps. She mentioned she'd be meeting with the director the next day regarding the position and would let me know soon. However, I never got a response. I tried reaching out multiple times via email and phone, but only got voicemail. It felt really unprofessional to be ghosted like that.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me about a project you're most proud of?
- Why are you interested in this position?
- Could you tell me a little about yourself?
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IT Manager
Manager Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
They will bring you into a central conference room on the top floor and ask you questions pertaining to ERP systems, local servers, Microsoft applications, Network Administration, and a lot of differing subjects about not only the manufacturing process but how you can support it with your own skills.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time you managed the installation, maintenance, and development of computer hardware/software and information systems to meet company needs.
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Software Engineer
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
So after a phone screen, I had a long in-person meeting that was like 3-4 hours with about 4-5 people. It was mostly about my experience and behavioral stuff. The interviewers were cool and polite. But I really didn't like the management and the recruiters didn't communicate well. They kept bothering me about this job for over a month. I was swamped with other things, so wasn't really focused on it. But then I decided to go for it, and asked why it was still open. The package was way less than my current job. Before the in-person, I told them my salary expectations. At first, the recruiter said it was a junior role with no budget limits. That kind of stopped me. But I pushed her to check again since I have x years of experience. She came back saying they could adjust based on my experience. The interview itself went well. The next day, she confirmed it was positive and said she'd get back to me with a written offer soon, then just disappeared. After a few days, I reached out. After a bunch of emails, she finally replied, basically saying that because my salary expectations were too high, they found someone cheaper. I mean, if they liked me that much, they could have at least tried to negotiate, even though there was a big gap. I was willing to meet in the middle.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you tell me about your experience?
- Please share some behavioral examples from your past work.
- What salary are you looking for?
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