I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at XcelHR in Jan 2015
Difficult interview
Application
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at XcelHR
Interview
The overall process was good, from start to finish, it was about two weeks. We did: Phone Screen Written Interview In-Person Interview Assessment The interview also consisted of meeting with management team members. Asking great questions really helped me to understand how to become a better contributor to the team. I really enjoyed the interview process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How has your work experience and training prepared you for this position? What factors do you consider before drafting any new HR policy? How would you implement a new HR policy? What HR tools do you prefer? Can you recommend one system per function for us? What’s your approach to putting together benefits packages? How do you define company culture? How do you contribute to nurturing a positive company culture? Describe a time you worked on a challenging recruitment effort. How did you overcome it? Describe a time you made a misstep that resulted in regulatory issues. How did you handle it? An employee submits a sexual harassment complaint. What steps would you take to look into it? How do you stay current and ensure compliance with national regulatory laws? What’s your opinion on 360 degree performance reviews? What steps would you take to terminate an employee? Have you ever encountered a conflict of interest at work? How did you handle it? What’s your impression of our employer brand? How would you improve it?
I applied online. I had a very nice phone screening and then they brought me in for a team panel interview with the president (who is not the owner). That part went very well. After a week or so they offered me the job. I had some additional questions but they did not answer them. I was presented with an employment contract, non-compete with 3 year clause, background check and arbitration agreement. Most of this was expected but the refusal to answer questions about the work environment was cause for concern - enough that I declined. Read more below if you wish.