I applied online. I interviewed at Travelzoo in June 2015
Interview
The initial phone interview was abrupt, dismissive, the person on the other end of the phone was checking off questions, not listening for interesting fit. I look at all interviews as the opportunity for mutual benefit, a fit both ways, this person seemed impatient explaining the job, how it fit into org, what day to day tasks would look like.
I was not impressed enough to feel they were worthy of me impressing them.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why are you looking to make a change from your current job?
I applied through university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Travelzoo (Toronto, ON)
Interview
There were 3 rounds of interviews. First on the phone, and then one at the office which included a technical question. I was then given a written assignment (timed) which I had to complete. After that, I had the final interview with my would-be manager on the phone before getting the offer.
Overall, I'd describe the process as challenging, but definitely manageable. But the whole process took about 3 weeks.
The associate producer interview experience was fairly standard, despite having to work through a couple of math/problem solving questions (however, both times I was asked to solve one, the interviewees were kind, allowed me to take my time, and understood that as a writer, math may not be my strongest skillset). Everyone involved in the interview process was incredibly kind, and HR was great about keeping me updated during the process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Determine the annual revenue of your local coffee shop, and walk us through how you got to that number.
They require you to submit a writing exercise and once you pass, you move on to the second interview. You will be asked to do math on the spot, which I found to be questionable since they emphasized not needing to have hospitality/sales experience for the position (and allegedly that you will be trained - this is the only reason why I continued the interview process). It seems like they want to put candidates under pressure, yet they can't explain the role. This isn't it if you're looking for a role with clear expectations.