I applied online. I interviewed at Sparkart Group (Oakland, CA)
Interview
Was contacted within a day of applying online to set up a phone interview. After that, I completed the phone interview with Ash, the VP of New Ventures, who then invited me in for the next interview. The interview consisted of my background and my interests then she told me I would take an hour long marketing test that I would complete then explain my answers to her. It wasn't hard, just impromptu so had to get into the zone to work fast. Completed it, shared my ideas and answers, and she thanked me by telling me that she has a few other candidates and that no matter what I would hear from her both ways within two-three days. I followed up after 5 business days with an email from the thread we previously communicated with, and not even a simple reply to let me know I did not get the job. Over two weeks passed and nothing from her, or anyone at Sparkart. Was excited for the potential of what could have been, more disappointed about how unprofessional the follow-up process was handled when you tell someone you will contact them.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Sparkart Group (Oakland, CA) in Jan 2014
Interview
Phone screen followed by a test and multiple in person interviews. Everyone was smart, courteous and honest. They provide direct feedback which was very helpful. The HR manager is very responsive.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The questions were what I typically expect in an interview. The hardest part was the test.
I applied online. I interviewed at Sparkart Group (Oakland, CA) in June 2016
Interview
It was very odd... I never was shown around the office, or introduced to anyone I would presumably be working with.
The receptionist interviewed me instead of another account manager. She was fairly new, and couldn't answer any of my questions. After I read all of my questions to her (paragraph style), she told me that there was an hour long test I had to take. I finished it, thanked her, and went on my way.
A few weeks later, I got a call from HR asking if they had interviewed me yet. I said they had not, and they invited me for a second in-person interview. I politely declined feeling that their process was not something that aligned with my interests.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They gave me scenario in which I would have to create a social media plan for one of their clients, and to work within the client's budgets and limitations.