I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Cengage (Boston, MA) in Jun 2019
Interview
Everything was pretty efficient with the entire interview process taking about 3 weeks. First was a brief 30min zoom with the HR manager who asked very standard behavioral questions. Then an hour zoom interview with your would be manager (behavioral/ resume questions) and a past product assistant. Round after was another hour interview with 2 other members on the team. I ended up having another interview with one more person on the team a few days after but don't think that's the norm. Overall the interview was pretty standard and I liked how I got to know the people who I'd be working with if I took the job. I really liked everyone I spoke with but the job I realized wasn't what I was looking for at the time.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Cengage?
Tell me about a time you failed
What do you see yourself doing in 5 years?
Greatest strengths and weaknesses
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Cengage
Interview
The interview process for this remote role felt very welcoming. The questions were easy to adapt info and answers to. I felt connected to those I interviewed with, during the calls and over email. I remain in contact with a few people now too.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Cengage in Apr 2022
Interview
Was contacted by a recruiter after applying, had a phone interview, and then met with a manager for a Zoom interview. From there was bounced around for multiple interviews with other managers, and many phone calls with the recruiter, having to resubmit my application to the position a few times, and ultimately was rejected via email.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on our interview process. We appreciate you being candid and sharing your personal experience as we will use this feedback to improve our interview process and make it a better experience for all going forward. Best, Kevin Eksterowicz, Director, Talent Acquisition
Positive - everyone was polite. Several rounds were conducted. No feedback was ever provided after the fact. Never heard any communication as to not being considered further after several rounds of interviews took place.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Interest in the position applied for was a reoccurring theme
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m so glad to hear that your overall experience was positive and I’m sorry to learn of the lack of communication you faced as your interviews wrapped up. This is an area we are working to improve and we appreciate this opportunity to gain additional insights. Best, Kevin Eksterowicz, Director, Talent Acquisition