This was definitely the most intense and thorough interview process that I've been a part of. I was contacted quickly after sending in my resume and asked to come in the next day. Every step of the process was efficient and I knew right away if I made it to the next interview. For those of us who've waited weeks after an interview to then hear nothing from a company, this was definitely a breath of fresh air.
The first phase consisted of 2 employees doing a group style interview. They asked each of us to tell a little about ourselves and gave us an opportunity to ask them any questions that we had. I liked the ‘open’ feel of this interview and it was a fairly laid back atmosphere and didn't take too long.
The second phase was an interview with 5 or 6 managers and me. I was definitely a bit intimidated by the large group but they were very respectful and attentive to the answers that I gave. The questions were ones that I haven’t heard before in an interview but they gave me a chance to really think on my feet.
The last phase was with two of the owners. This was a unique experience for me in an interview process as well. I was excited to be part of something where the owners took an active interest in who was being hired.
Overall, this process was a great experience. Everyone who took part in interviewing answered our questions candidly and I was kept informed of my status in the process.