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As we were saying goodbye, the (male) partner looked me (female) up and down and commented that he appreciated my outfit and how my nails, jewelry, and portfolio all matched... *sigh* I think he was genuinely trying to be nice, but I was absolutely stunned that anyone in a leadership position wouldn't know better in the era of #metoo. I honestly almost said, "Oh, honey (some sarcasm of my own).... You need to take the "Don't get us sued training!" But I just thanked him and left, as I had already decided that if they did offer me the position, no way would I take it. I have honestly never experienced a more jarring, disjointed interview process in my 20 year professional career - it was nothing short of BIZARRE and incredibly unprofessional. I feel sorry for anyone who has to work with these people, especially the first two folks that I interviewed with (who were really smart and wonderful!), and for the other partners who are being subjected to such incompetence. I am sure they design buildings better than they run their company, but if the 2nd interview was any indication of where this firm is headed, beware!
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Operations Manager

Interviewed at FREIHEIT Architecture

3.3★
Mar 27, 2020

As we were saying goodbye, the (male) partner looked me (female) up and down and commented that he appreciated my outfit and how my nails, jewelry, and portfolio all matched... *sigh* I think he was genuinely trying to be nice, but I was absolutely stunned that anyone in a leadership position wouldn't know better in the era of #metoo. I honestly almost said, "Oh, honey (some sarcasm of my own).... You need to take the "Don't get us sued training!" But I just thanked him and left, as I had already decided that if they did offer me the position, no way would I take it. I have honestly never experienced a more jarring, disjointed interview process in my 20 year professional career - it was nothing short of BIZARRE and incredibly unprofessional. I feel sorry for anyone who has to work with these people, especially the first two folks that I interviewed with (who were really smart and wonderful!), and for the other partners who are being subjected to such incompetence. I am sure they design buildings better than they run their company, but if the 2nd interview was any indication of where this firm is headed, beware!

Tell me about a time when you had to fire an employee for poor performance. How would you handle an employee who was tasked with a critical project, and not making significant progress? Have you ever promoted an employee, only to find out they were not right for the new position? What did you do? How much time do you think you need to assess the department before recommending changes? What are your top three priorities coming into the department, and how long would you expect to take to meet them?
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Manager of IT Operations

Interviewed at Shield Healthcare

2.7★
Mar 3, 2012

Tell me about a time when you had to fire an employee for poor performance. How would you handle an employee who was tasked with a critical project, and not making significant progress? Have you ever promoted an employee, only to find out they were not right for the new position? What did you do? How much time do you think you need to assess the department before recommending changes? What are your top three priorities coming into the department, and how long would you expect to take to meet them?

Did you play any sports in High School? Were you any good? What is your dream car, and why? What do you like about living in this area? Tell me about your hobbies and interests, outside of work. Do you consider yourself a compassionate person?
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Manager of IT Operations

Interviewed at Shield Healthcare

2.7★
Mar 3, 2012

Did you play any sports in High School? Were you any good? What is your dream car, and why? What do you like about living in this area? Tell me about your hobbies and interests, outside of work. Do you consider yourself a compassionate person?

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