I was contacted by a recruiter through LinkedIn who was coming to my school's career fair. After meeting and "interviewing" with him (it was more of a casual, getting to know you and the position) interview. I was offered a chance to come in and have my first in-person interview. I met with the recruiter, who prepped me for the interview, and two account managers. They were very honest about the position, but also told me about the work life balance, corporate culture, and room for growth. Bring a lot of questions, as they take a step back and want you to drive the conversation. After a few days, I was invited for my final interview. I met with two more account managers and then the two managers of the office. Again, it's the same as the first round, but more specific questions and you must drive the conversation. It's all about personality and coachability to get this job.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Insight Global (Baltimore, MD) in Oct 2017
Interview
I interviewed in the Baltimore office earlier this fall. My Corporate Recruiter, Casey Holt, was very responsive at first. However, after I finished my in-person interview, she disappeared. I took the initiative to follow-up with her afterwards and she chose to not return any of my calls and/or emails. I can’t stress how unprofessional this is, as she had already set the expectation that I would be speaking with her directly after. It was not until weeks later, when I gave it one last shot, that she answered my call. Her tone indicated that I was bothering her, and that she was annoyed I was calling. Not an hour later, I received a generic rejection email. While Insight Global may have already decided that they were not interested in me as a candidate after my interview, it is standard recruiting practice to let a candidate know the outcome of the interview (good or bad), if not common courtesy. For a company that prides themselves on professionalism this is incredibly disappointing.
While what has been done cannot be changed, I’d like to think that by putting this information out there, this lack of action can be prevented in the future. I am hopeful that this review will at least give way to some coaching for Insight Global employees, as they are clearly deficient in areas where they claim expertise.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Insight Global
Interview
Since you're interviewing for a sales position, the folks at Insight Global really want you to charm them and show that you have charisma. Outgoing people will excel. The interview process consists of sitting down with 3 or 4 current account managers, where you are encouraged to ask questions and carry the conversation. I was told before my interview that I should be focusing more on having a good conversation and showing my interpersonal skills rather than the specific aspects of the job. Overall, make sure to show that you are a driven, highly competitive, outgoing individual who loves to have a good time.