I applied online. I interviewed at Huckberry (Austin, TX) in Aug 2024
Interview
Initial interview was smooth and moved to a 2nd interview relatively quickly, all positive vibes and seemed like I hit all the marks based on what they were looking for. Next, I was asked to do a test project, creating a "sample video project brief" which was compensated via a Huckberry credit, which beat the very low bar of 0 compensation. Finally a 3rd and 4th interview in quick succession with two heads of department -- after nothing but positive feedback, these two interviews felt pretty negative and when discussing freedom of creativity or what measures of success would look like. Both heads/directors felt pretty down-trodden and doom and gloom about what their future looks like. The actual words, "I seem to be the only one around here anymore that thinks story is more important than metrics." Which was *depressing* to say the least. All in all I was still excited for the prospect of bringing something special to the company but was told about a week later I didn't get the position. When I asked for feedback, I didn't receive anything back. Now a year later, it looks as though the position is open again but this time with questions asking how I'd use AI to "be more productive and creative" and really going ham on the whole AI thing, so likely a blessing in disguise and maybe those heads of departments were dreading what was coming.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What examples of other brands visuals and videos do I enjoy?
The make you do SO many interviews just to realize at the end that they actually have no clue what type of person they actually need. My experience was not positive.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Huckberry
Interview
The process was good and smooth until it fell apart at the end (where it really matters). I did 3 initial rounds and both the team and HR were responsive and easy to talk to. I was then asked to do a project and in-person presentation at their office, which I thought was a good sign. My presentation went great and then I didn't hear anything for 3 weeks. I sent multiple follow-up emails to check in that went unanswered which was really frustrating. When I finally heard back, they said the role I just did 4 rounds of interviews and a project for had been cut and they changed it in to a less Senior role with less pay. They interviewed other people for that role and I got rejected after a 2 month long process. They started out great and I got to talk to some really cool people but ultimately the experience was really disappointing and frustrating.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How are you using AI to expedite your workflow and bring value everyday?