I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at The Muse (New York, NY) in May 2018
Interview
First was a phone screen with the recruiter. Standard stuff: going through my resume and asking questions around my background. After which, I was invited to visit the office where I would meet with members of the team and be asked to do a role play around a scenario which was provided in advance.
Note: I am still waiting to hear back from them regarding whether or not I'll be asked to move forward in the hiring process. It was, however, one of the most pleasant experiences I've had at an onsite interview. After the role play, they were generous enough to provide me with feedback on what I did well and areas where I can improve. For that reason alone, the two hours I spent at their office could never be considered a waste. I walked out of an interview, a better salesperson for it. More companies should strive to create experiences like this for their candidates.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about an accomplishment you are particularly proud of whether in your professional or personal life.
I recently underwent a rather extensive interview process with The Muse for a sales position. Although I interacted with some genuinely pleasant individuals throughout the process, I cannot help but feel disappointed with their hiring practices and the overall experience. Initially, I interviewed four times for one sales role, which included a 30-minute presentation and 3 other basic interviews. I did not receive an offer for the position. However, I was informed that they might have another opportunity for me. Unfortunately, I was then ghosted for a month, with no communication or updates from the company. When I eventually followed up, I was informed of another sales role and proceeded to participate in three more interviews which included another 30 minute presentation. Regrettably, after completing these interviews, I was told that the company had decided to hold off on hiring for the role. After a total of 7 interviews with 2 presentations, a phone call would have been polite. The entire experience left me feeling frustrated and as though my time and efforts had been wasted. While I understand that companies may need to adjust their hiring plans and that interview processes can be thorough, I believe that candidates deserve better communication and consideration throughout the process. In conclusion, although I met some wonderful people at The Muse, I found their hiring practices to be inconsiderate and inefficient. I hope that the company will consider revising their approach to provide a more positive experience for future candidates.
Tedious. Waste of your time. This is not the friendly place they advertise on the website. I would not interview here again. People who interviewed me all left for another job already