J'ai postulé en ligne. Le processus a pris 2 semaines. J'ai passé un entretien chez ABM Industries (Tustin, CA) en oct. 2025
Entretien
Unprofessional Communication and Follow-Up
Overall: 2/5 Stars (Difficult Experience)
Process: Initial screening for BDM Sales role.
Pros
• Enthusiasm and Fit:
When the interview finally occurred, the recruiter was engaged, friendly, and provided great details about the role and company. She was enthusiastic about my background and explicitly stated I was a strong fit for multiple positions.
• Detailed Conversation:
The rescheduled call was extensive (approx. 60 minutes) and highly productive in discussing my experience and career goals.
Cons
• Poor Punctuality (First Attempt):
The recruiter was 10 minutes late to the first scheduled meeting with no prior notice, only responding after multiple check-in attempts from my side.
• Complete No-Show (Second Attempt):
The recruiter missed the second, rescheduled call entirely without any communication, causing me to wait until the meeting timed out. This showed a significant disregard for my scheduled time.
• Lack of Accountability & Follow-Up:
Despite confirming my fit and promising next steps (interviews with sales management and another recruiter) by "Monday at the latest," two weeks passed with complete silence. My subsequent follow-up emails and messages have gone unanswered.
Advice to Management
• Implement stricter protocols regarding candidate communication and scheduling. Candidates dedicate time and effort to prepare for and attend interviews; that time must be respected.
• Ensure that recruiters uphold promised deadlines for follow-up, especially after conveying strong interest in a candidate. The ghosting after an enthusiastic interview severely detracts from the company's reputation and professionalism.
In summary:
While the content of the interview was positive and encouraging, the execution of the process, marked by lateness, missed calls, and a complete failure to follow up, was extremely unprofessional and reflects poorly on the hiring experience.
Questions d'entretien [1]
Question 1
How do you show value with your offering in a market that has multiple choices and options, and your product or service might not be an immediate need?
I applied through the website, was contacted by a recruiter for an initial screening, then had three interviews (hiring manager, regional sales manager, and operations manager). Simple structure, about a month-long process.
J'ai postulé en ligne. Le processus a pris 1 jour. J'ai passé un entretien chez ABM Industries (Austin, TX) en juin 2015
Entretien
Sends an email with initial interview screening questions. There were 9 interview questions ranging from why are looking at our company, what are your strengths, weaknesses, and life outside of work. The question also includes an attempt to get info on how much salary I made over the last 2 years, which is a clever way to work that part of negotiation.
Questions d'entretien [2]
Question 1
Tell me about a typical day in the office/typical day.