I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at CBRE
Interview
It was an extensive Interview Process with 3 phone interviews and 3 in-person interviews. I was led to believe I had the position and would be contacted in the next day or two to finalize, but no call came. I followed up and was told they were sorry and that everyone was busy, but they would be back to me by the end of the week with next steps and again, no contact from the company. I followed up one more time with the HR contact, she thought they had hired me and was going to get back to me, but she never did. It was very disheartening as I had spent about 15hrs in interviews and no one had the courtesy to tell me they were not hiring me. Throughout the interview process, everything was positive, but their lack of finalizing anything and just letting me hang out there, really soured me on the company. Very unprofessional.
Various phases, with the partners and the managers. They gave me a few cases typical for consulting. A few brain teasers as well, with a fit check in terms of behaviour. All really interesting and with good manners.
I applied through other source. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at CBRE (Charlotte, NC)
Interview
Very concise and straight forward. Communication was consistent. I appreciated the transparency through the whole process and the follow-up the hiring manager provided while waiting for HR items to be completed.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are the main characteristics you look for in a team?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at CBRE
Interview
Ultimately very unprofessional. I had one phone interview with the recruiter, one Teams interview with the hiring manager, one on-site interview, and another Teams interview. Interviews were casual and all went well until they made a verbal offer and and I asked if there was any room for negotiation in the salary. Hiring manager made the verbal offer on the phone but had no details about the overall compensation package other than the base salary and that I'd be eligible for unlimited vacation. Hiring manager mentioned they didn't like that they were the one extending the offer when they didn't have the details but said they'd see if there was anything else that could be done with the salary and that they'd get back to me within 2 business days. I thanked them and said I was excited about the role. I hadn't heard anything after lunch on the 2nd business day so I followed up with a text saying I was still excited and checking in to see if there was any update on the offer. I said I was available for a phone call. I received a text back stating "Unfortunately I was not able to gain approval for an increase in salary. I do apologize and wish you the best on your search." I was appalled that they were rescinding the offer via a text message. Negotiating salary should not be held against an applicant. It is just a question. The offer wasn't even at the top end of the range that the recruiter quoted. If they couldn't offer more, I understand, and was actually planning to accept, but that should have been a conversation over the phone, not a text message. I called and had to leave a voicemail. I followed up with a text asking if we could discuss things further on the phone and hiring manager wanted to speak the following day. When I asked for their availability the following day I got no response. By 2pm the following day, I hadn't heard anything else so I called and had to leave a voicemail again. I got a text back saying they were in a meeting and that they were rescinding the verbal offer. Incredibly unprofessional and disrespectful to not even give the curtesy of a phone call discussion.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is one thing you'd like to highlight that isn't reflected on resume that makes you a strong candidate?
