The interview process began with a "phone screen" with a Spiceworks recruiter, followed by a 30-minute phone interview with the man who would have been my boss, and another 30-minute interview with the guy he reports to. Then, I was contacted by my would-be boss, asking me to complete 2 homework assignments and turn them in 2 days later. The first homework assignment was a marketing plan crafted around a particular scenario, and the second piece was a mock emailer. I was contacted the morning after I turned in the homework, asking if I could come in the following week for an in-person interview. The in-person interview was 3 hours long with 6 different people, which was both fun but exhausting. I couldn't remember who I told what, and I was starting to think "wait, did I already say that to this person, or was that the person before them?" They asked lots of tough "what if?" questions, but also questions to get to know me as a person and possible team member.
Overall, I appreciated the length and depth of the interview process. It helped give me time to really question whether or not I could see myself a member of the team, and I had the freedom to almost "pretend" being an employee, immersing myself in the brand voice and researching the company in-depth. I mean, in hindsight NOT getting the job, I was a little irritated by the time I invested and subsequently lost, BUT, it did help prepare me for future interviews.
Thanks, Spiceworks, for a great interview experience! I could tell your company culture is important to you and you work tirelessly to make sure you hire the right people.