Tuesday, January 28, 2014

January 2nd Round Interview Experiences

How do you feel that our business will help you to reach your future goals?


    "It would quickly develop my people skills and understanding of business operations on a practical level" Dylan

     "By teaching me key aspects of running an organization. Also, dealing with different people with different attitudes and being able to maintain long-term relationships." Edwardo

     "By the training that is given. How the company shows that they care about their employees will keep me motivated." Julian

     "I believe I can gain a huge amount of experience working at Blue. With experience, I'll gain confidence where I can help the company grow as well as myself." Ubi

     "I feel that this job can teach me more than what 'I think' I already know. I feel that it will teach me to become a better leader and multitasker..." Terragis

     "I,m seeing an opportunity to learn something new every day, gain experience and reaching an upper-level that I'm interested in." Ralitsa

     "I like challenges and I find the more challenges I face the better person I become mentally and physically." Brittani



** Above reviews are quoted directly from questionnaires filled out by candidates involving their interviewing experience at Blue Inc and are not altered in any way.
*** Last names were removed for privacy purposes.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Blue Inc Schaumburg Reviews: Second interview candidates review their interview...

Blue Inc Schaumburg Reviews: Second interview candidates review their interview...: "Cori and Kathy were both extraordinary! They knew what they were doing and they set a really good example of what is required of som...

Second interview candidates review their interview experience at Blue Inc Schaumburg 10.23.13 - 11.11.13

"Cori and Kathy were both extraordinary! They knew what they were doing and they set a really good example of what is required of someone who will be successful in the position.  I couldn't believe that they had only been with the company for such a short time.  It showed me that the training provided with Blue Inc. would allow me to develop my professional skills at my own pace and hone my ability to interact and relate to many different people.  It was also good to see the teamwork between Cori and Kathy, and I feel that it is indicative of the culture at Blue Inc. On the scale of 1-10, my confidence in my ability to perform the duties of the position and advance is an 11!"  - Gabriel

"The passion that I saw from the employees at Blue Inc. is what separates it from the other companies that I have interviewed with.  The representatives that took me out (Kathy and Cori) made this one of the most exciting interview processes that I have gone through.  I feel that Blue Inc. would give me the confidence and set a path to management that I know I can reach because it is clearly defined." - Megan


"The one thing that separates Blue Inc. is the process of how you give people an actual look into a day in the life of someone at the entry level.  It's much different from any other place that I have interviewed with.  The representative was great at laying out the timeline and expectations of potential candidates.  I feel that there is a great foundation for me to reach my goals of getting into a management position." - Kyle


"As compared to other companies that I have interviewed with, the people at Blue Inc. are very positive, passionate and easy going.  The representative that took me out was very positive and had a good sense of humor.  He also has a great work ethic and was very forthcoming about the position.  Overall, my experience with the interviewing process was great, however it wasn't a good fit for me because I'm looking for more of a market research position."  - Leane


"Blue's promotional timeline seems very streamlined; so much so, that I feel that I would see results in a short time frame.  The fact that companies use Blue Inc. to do their direct marketing makes sense, seeing that the representatives are very professional and well put together.   It places a face to the company and is far more effective than email, telemarketing and direct mail. The interview process overall was far more in-depth and detailed that other interviews that I have attended, and it allowed me to see what an average day at the entry level would entail.  At first, it seems a bit overwhelming, but I enjoy challenges and this seems fun." - Jennifer

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Second interview candidates review their interview experience at Blue Inc Schaumburg ....continued


"I've done insurance sales before, but this was nothing like that.  It wasn't a pushy sales job.  The office seems very team oriented and customer friendly. The representative that I observed today was very professional, respectful, honest and easy to relate to. I feel that Blue will allow me to have the ability to grow in something more, and the potential to do great things in business. I'm 110% confident that I could perform the duties of the position."  - Michael  (accepted position)


"Cori and Chelsie were great! They were professional and explained everything thoroughly and answered all of my questions. I'm looking to grow as an entrepreneur and as a person, and in seeing all the opportunity and areas to be educated in, makes me feel like this would be an excellent fit. I am very confident that I am capable of this position." -Marilyn (2nd interview candidate)


"I feel that Blue Inc would help me to learn new things and become a better people person, however, I don't think that I can get outside of my comfort zone and meet new people. I wasn't looking for a position that had sales as entry level focus, I wanted more of a traditional marketing position."  - Danielle (declined offer)


"I appreciated the fact that Blue Inc gets leads generated by AT&T.  Most entry-level sales positions that I have interviewed for don't use leads, they just go door-to-door, which felt a lot different.
"  - Tanya (2nd interview candidate)


"This company was the first company that I interviewed with and they made the process seem like a challenge, but at the same time they made me feel comfortable.  I think that Blue Inc Schaumburg will teach me the important skills that I would need to not only build my resume, but also to succeed in an internal role with the company if I'm offered one.  I am confident that I can do this job and complete all the steps to the management position."   - Tonisha  (2nd interview candidate)


"The one thing that separates Blue Inc is that the staff is extremely laid back and know how to have fun. However,after seeing what is done and seeing how things work, I am no longer interested in the position because of the work hours and the entry level pay/responsibilities.  I wanted a position that was regular business hours and more advanced in terms of responsibilities initially.  I'm going to pursue other companies and goals." Zack (2nd interview candidate)


"The professionalism of this company truly stands out, and the people here are clearly motivated to grow. Direct marketing puts a face and personality behind the product.  It gives a direct ROI, so it makes sense for them to conduct business in this way.  Overall I feel that my ambition will be able to thrive here.  I feel that my creative and innovative mind will only help this company continue to grow. If I follow the systems that are in place at Blue, having my own office to manage seems likely, seeing that I really would like to be an entrepreneur." -Steven  (accepted the position)





Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Second interview candidates review their interview experience at Blue Inc Schaumburg

"I liked how the interview process was in phases and more personalized, which was different than many brief interviews that I have done before.  I think it will be a great experience for me to grow and I love the fact that you can move up at your own pace while working with a team." - Tiffany  (current Team Leader)


"A lot of companies in Chicago have a similar corporate structure, but what separates Blue Inc. is the feeling that you get when you walk into the door.  They have music playing and a very 'homey' feel to the place. I reviewed the website before I came in for my interview, and it exceeded my expectations in terms of the office culture and the advancement potential." -Richard (2nd interview participant)


"The aspect of Blue that separates it from other companies is how personable your people are and the energy and vibe of the office is contagious.  The representative that took me out was Cori, and he was very enthusiastic about his opportunity with the company and what he has been learning in the business.  He kept his composure when faced with complicated questions and was very professional.  Overall, there is definitely plenty of room to grow with this company." - Kyra (2nd interview participant)


"This company actually shows the candidates what the job description is, which is much more advantageous for both the company and the candidate.  I didn't feel like it was the best fit for me due to the location being in Schaumburg, however, I did feel like the position would have taught me how to build better relationships with clients and encourage personal growth for future goals that I have." - Gabriela (2nd interview participant)


"I didn't like the fact that the company does face-to-face sales.  I was looking for more of a desk job with normal business hours.  The people were friendly, and it seemed to be a fun atmosphere, but the type of job just wasn't for me."  -Paul (2nd interview participant)


"This company feels more comfortable.  They welcome people with open arms.  The representative that showed me the ropes (Ben Wolfe) did a nice job teaching me what the company is about.  He was easy to talk to and he did his job well." -Cody  (former Team Leader recounts his 2nd interview process)


Thursday, October 10, 2013

Ben Wolfe reviews the internal training process at Blue, Inc:

I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'
-Muhammad Ali     Muhammad Ali    
"My training has been very thorough. I came into Blue, Inc. fresh out of college and had no experience in the business world. Through the training at Blue, Inc, I have become more professional, my public speaking skills have matured and I now realize that previous goals that I have set for my life are, in fact, attainable within a fairly short time frame," says Account Representative Benjamin Wolfe. "It's great to have all the support Ben's father is in sales and he wants to follow in his footsteps. Ben feels that an entry level position that promotes from within is his best opportunity to advance in today's economy and difficult job market. For more information about Blue, Inc. Schaumburg, visit our website.