I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at The Atlantic Remodeling (White Marsh, MD) in Jan 2012
Interview
The first interview caught me a little off guard. It was a group interview with the VP of Sales and 4 other candidates. I don't have a problem with group interviews, but no one throughout the recruiting process communicated that to me at any point. That said, probably no one would show up if they thought they were coming in for cattle call. The interview itself was actually fun. And informative. Most 1st interviews are with some "hiring manager" or HR Recruiter who is more interested in asking form questions out of a book, than get to know me. Check the box. This guy gave a Power Point Presentation that showed the company, its history and future growth plans and went over the interview, hiring, training and comp plan. Very thorough. About two hours.
The second interview was very interesting and very long. They had me come in for assessment testing (again, no problem), interview with the Sales Manager who would be my boss, and then went on a ride along. I was very impressed. Most sales organizations want to know two things: Do you have a pulse and when can you start.
The final interview I have learned is only a formailty where the CEO hires you, reviews his core values, the comp plan and welcomes you aboard.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at The Atlantic Remodeling (Fairfax, VA) in May 2015
Interview
Hired in the spot because they are desperately in need of harrassers. I mean canvassers. They tell you all the benefits and pay range and bonuses. Which any of the referral you are suppose to receive $100 for and thats not including the other couple 100s I was told about. I will never see that money. Like i said they try anything to get you to bring in people for them hoping you will forget about the bonus
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at The Atlantic Remodeling (Nottingham, MD) in Jan 2011
Interview
The first interview is a group interview. The Owner or the VP attempts to "sell" you on how great a job they offer. If you want to take the next step you interview with a branch manager who makes you perform both a memorization test as well as an IQ test. After that you will ride with a rep on an appointment and sit in a customers home watching the "dog and pony show" for 3-4 hours. After that you will be expected to go to dinner with the rep and have the rep evaluate you. If after all that you still want to work there you call the owner or the VP the next day to set up the 3rd and last interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
You will be asked to memorize 4 full paragraphs of the pitch they hand you on the spot. They will ask you to repeat it word for word.