I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Visionary Promotions (Richmond, VA)
Interview
Really really weird interview. Everyone was late and off schedule. You have to drive to their office, then drive to a grocery store so watch someone harass shoppers to buy terrible products, then sit down with them IN A GROCERY STORE to complete the interview. Very odd and awkward process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked normal interview questions.. Reviewed resume, etc.
I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Visionary Promotions (Richmond, VA) in Aug 2014
Interview
This was by far the WORST interview I have ever been on. My interview was at 11 am and filled out my "survey" and then waiting for about 45 minutes for the interview to begin. When it did I was actually interviewed with another person. Not only was I competing for a position with other people that were waiting, I actually had to compete with someone sitting right next to me.
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Question 1
They all were when you're competing with the person sitting beside you
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Visionary Promotions (Richmond, VA) in Apr 2014
Interview
This interview experience was by far the worst that I have had in over 4 years of a professional career. First, they interview two candidates for the same role- at the same time. Not sure what business woman thinks that having competing candidates doing an initial round together is a good idea, but it does not allow either candidate to really express themselves or have an honest dialogue with the management. Second, they ask the same formulaic questions (trust me- I heard the interviews being conducted for the two candidates before my time slot and its was like a taped recording). Also, might want to close your office door so that your next candidates don't overhear you. Third, she really doesn't seem to care about your answers- more about hearing herself talk about her company. I was honestly tempted to ask her what my last response was just to see the blank look on her face. And then there is the role in question... note: experienced professionals need not apply nor does anyone else who doesnt want to be handing out samples in Costco. Do not inflate yourself or the role by calling it a "public relations and marketing assistant". This is a entry-level temp job. The company's big plan is to have everyone start out in 3-6 months of entry level training, then a year or so of management, then "in a few years you will have the skills to be able to run your own marketing company" (direct quote). What?! So the job in question has a shelf life of 18 months?
I honestly read the application posted online and thought it sounds like a good opportunity for someone with 2+ years of experience. I personally do not read reviews before I apply because alot of reviews are overly negative from former employees. However, in this company's case I wish I had read the reviews because I found truth in almost every single Con provided and I just spent 15 minutes with the owner. I could go on and on about the critical hiring and professional errors she made. If you are a serious candidate looking for a role (entry level or experienced) I would strongly advise you not to apply here. In the case of Visionary Promotions, a "direct marketing" firm is really a sample girl/guy grunt work factory with falsified job postings and appalling professionalism.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
No question was unexpected because it was basically like she was asking you to confirm your resume, while simultaneously ignoring your answer. Pathetic