I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Pierce Marketing Group (Broken Arrow, OK) in May 2016
Interview
Simple interview. Many personality questions, as the job requires a very outgoing person. Starts as a phone interview to see if you are able to converse easily with a new person. Then moves to a one-on-one interview where your qualifications and skills are discussed.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Pierce Marketing Group
Interview
Many interviews, very different than what I applied to. More event management than a useful marketing internship. I was told in the first interview that the experience would be managing Costco and Sam's Club samples, which was not the "fast-paced marketing experience" I was promised!
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Pierce Marketing Group (Tulsa, OK) in July 2016
Interview
Within minutes of applying I recieved and email and phone call to set up the preliminary interview. Here is a copy of the email (Please note the last paragraph and requirements.)
"We are replying in response to your resume submission with our growing company. We are looking to fill our positions promptly with our recent acquisition of new clients in our marketing division. Here, at Pierce Marketing Group, we do have a 3 round interview process and our hiring director has selected your resume. We are interested in scheduling a preliminary 15-20 minute interview at our office to further discuss your experience/qualifications as well as go over details on the position you've applied for.
PLEASE NOTE:
Our hiring process consists of 3 rounds and will take place IN PERSON. We are not conducting any phone or skype interviews at this time. If you are not currently in the Tulsa area; please let us know when you plan to visit.
We ask that you arrive no earlier or later than 15 minutes for your interview time, due to the number of applicants. Please have a hard copy of your resume, and dress business professional. No casual attire will be acceptable."
As a marketing/demographic expert with 25 years experience in the market I was surprised at the rapid change from inviting and excited to firm and chilly. Particularly given the vast number of job openings posted.
During my research, I found dozens of complaints and even accusations of fraud, misleading advertising & bait and switch.
The real situation is they have glorified their positions with fluffy words and no true explanation of the job. Marketing/events manager really means setting up booths with samples at stores or standing in retail stores pushing beauty products. It's all "performance based pay" which means commission, not salary.
Their requirements of "professional dress" is purely for the office staff and owners to create a more professional perception.
Unless you want to chase people with samples then get them to buy a frozen pizza- do not bother.