The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at ValuePenguin (New York, NY)
Interview
The interview process, though long and challenging, was as carried out in an organized and swift manner. The HR liaison was very responsive and coordinated the process with professionalism.
The people that I interviewed with were all nice, smart, and passionate. All in all, I had a great time interviewing.
I had to carry out a case study, comparing different MBA programs for a prospective student. It was a comparative guide. They also asked how I would improve the website.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked to fill out a candidate exercise, was pretty lengthy
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at ValuePenguin (New York, NY)
Interview
Three interviewers. First two are resume run-throughs (from what I can remember). Third is a casual interview just to pick up on your vibe. Be prepared to address everything on your resume.
The third guy was nice. Second was ok, but less nice.
The first interviewer was quite awkward and she seemed like she wasn't interested in the whole process. Rude demeanor. The feel that came across was that she didn't like me from the start. That may not be true, but who knows. Kind of felt as though my time was wasted.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at ValuePenguin
Interview
Overall, it was a pretty involved interview process. It included a take home writing assignment, phone conversation with HR manager, and three in-person interviews. I spoke to employees at every level, including another Jr. Research Analyst and the CEO, and had conversations about my professional experience, personal interests and hobbies, and an in-person case study.
The process was hands down the most efficient, respectful, and transparent that I have encountered. The HR manager was extremely communicative about next steps in the process, and there were no unexplained gaps in correspondence. My sense is that they really care about making people feel appreciated and valued, both as candidates and employees, and have worked to improve upon negative reviews written here.
My only recommendation would be to share information about the candidate more readily between interviewers. I answered some of the same questions 7 or 8 times, which can feel redundant and frustrating.
In the end, I wound up taking an offer from another company before hearing back yes or no from ValuePenguin.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why ValuePenguin/personal finance? When was the last time you had to research something dull?