I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Lighthouse Electric Company in Apr 2025
Interview
I went through a two-round interview process for the Virtual Design Construction Specialist position at Lighthouse Electric. The first round was with several current design specialists who were professional, engaged, and clearly took the time to read my resume and listen to my responses. They asked thoughtful questions, and I appreciated the conversational, collaborative tone of that interview.
Unfortunately, the second round with two directors left me with a very different impression. From the moment I walked into the room, it felt like they had mentally checked out. I had to repeated key information I had already shared—including where I was from—only to have one of the directors ask me that exact question again as he was walking me out. It made me question whether they were truly interested in bringing me in for the second interview, or just going through the motions.
During this second interview, I was told I would be given the opportunity to shadow the position to get a better feel for the day-to-day responsibilities. That opportunity never came, and no explanation was offered. Overall, I walked away from the process feeling disappointed and a bit misled.
Advice to others: Be prepared for a bit of a mixed experience. The team you’d work with seems solid, but leadership engagement may vary. Don’t get your hopes up about promises made during the interview unless they’re clearly scheduled.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Lighthouse Electric Company (Canonsburg, PA) in Feb 2025
Interview
Perfect example of how the recruiting/hiring system is broken right now. I applied for the position online and was emailed by the recruiter to set up an initial phone interview with her. The phone interview was pretty standard, although the recruiter did more talking about the company than asking me questions. I was told they were "moving fast on this" to get someone in the role quickly because they needed the support. She said she was talking to the hiring manager the next day to start scheduling in-person interviews. For three straight weeks, I followed up multiple times and was told by Jen each time that she still waiting to talk to the hiring manager. (After one week, I realized that this was a lie and that I was being kept on the hook as they spoke with other candidates. Keep in mind, this is just to let me know if I am even getting a formal interview.) By the third week I had to essentially demand a definitive answer as to whether or not I was being considered. Two days later, I finally received the notice that they selected another candidate. The whole process was unprofessional and disorganized - as I was clearly being lied to and kept on the hook as an alternate candidate. Candidates invest time, effort, and a lot of mental energy into interviews and the job search. This level of dishonesty and non-transparent communication is bad.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
-Basic quick overview of my current role.
-Asked how much notice I need to schedule an in-person interview.
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Lighthouse Electric Company (Canonsburg, PA) in Nov 2024
Interview
I was approached by the hiring manager for a Project Scheduler position and initially felt excited about the opportunity. I applied and was contacted by the Talent Acquisition Specialist to confirm my interest. However, I had to follow up multiple times to get a phone interview scheduled, which gave me the impression that the process was not being managed effectively.
The phone interview itself was standard and professional, and I was told I would be moving forward to an in-person interview to meet the team. This led me to believe I was a strong candidate for the role. However, after weeks of no communication and multiple follow-ups, I was informed that the position had been pulled and was no longer available.
While I understand that business needs change, the lack of timely updates and proactive communication made the process feel unprofessional and disorganized. Candidates invest time and effort in interviews, and it’s only fair to receive clear and transparent communication.