WebMechanix Interview Questions
& Process

The interview process involved a short skill assessment and a phone interview. It dragged on for over two months before I gave up. I was supposed to have a second interview, but they just stopped responding. I tried following up for more than a month, and heard nothing back. Seriously, don't waste your time. In this tough job market, companies like this should be embarrassed by how unprofessional and disrespectful they are. Just save your time and energy for a company that actually cares about its candidates.

So I saw this LinkedIn ad that totally misrepresented the location, but I applied anyway. I talked to a bunch of people and really liked them, but I was still iffy about the location. They spent a good amount of time trying to convince me to come. After a few interviews and giving them a whole day of unpaid test work, the CEO, Arsham, got really pushy about me committing. He even sweetened the deal when I hesitated. The thing is, I was already pretty far into the process with another job, like my dream job, and had been interviewing a lot before I saw their ad. I was upfront with Arsham about talking to other companies, telling him they were my second choice and that I expected to hear from my top pick by a certain date. I even said I'd turn down everyone else except my first choice and stop looking. He seemed annoyed but didn't say anything. Their HR even followed up to see if the offer was still on the table. I confirmed I was committed to them as my second choice, pending my first choice's decision. After the timeframe passed, I emailed Arsham about a work trip, and he asked about my status. I told him I hadn't heard from my first choice and couldn't wait any longer. So, he had me do *another* assignment. I did it, and he said he'd get back to me. That was the last I heard from anyone there. I stayed true to my word and waited, turning down all other opportunities. I figured the delay was because it was the end of the year. Then, about two months later, I saw on LinkedIn that they had hired someone else for the job. I was shocked because I thought I still had a shot, and now I had to start my job search all over. It's not that I expected the job, but I felt I deserved a heads-up that I was out of the running, especially after giving up so many other options. Arsham's lack of courtesy, after I invested so much time and effort, really shows his character. It felt like he was punishing me for not being his top pick. Luckily, I quickly found a better agency with a better salary in a city I actually wanted to live in. So, maybe I should thank him, but I feel obligated to warn others. Be careful what you share with him; he'll ask for honesty but won't return it. He also proudly mentioned he doesn't do drug tests because most of his employees would probably fail.

So this was a really cool interview process! First, there was an online questionnaire - definitely put some thought into creative answers for that. Then, I got invited for a phone interview later that week. It was about half an hour, pretty casual, just chatting about my background and what I've done. After that, I had a face-to-face interview with two of the hiring managers. They took turns asking me behavioral questions and some really unique questions to get a sense of my personality. Definitely important to do your research on the company and come up with some good questions to ask them! I also had to do a take-home case-study assignment which was a great way to show off my digital marketing skills, how resourceful I am, and if I can follow instructions properly! I got the offer the week after.

A typical process for this role involves tackling a project for a current client that was somewhat disheartening or unappealing. In these situations, it's important to handle the challenges with grace and professionalism, looking for ways to improve the project's dynamics and outcomes while staying committed to client satisfaction and your own professional development.