Q&A With HELP Inc. Employees

Director of Marketing, COO and the CEO. I heard back the next day but I notice with a new position they are trying to fill it is taking a very long time. A lot of other issues have come up that have required attention so I think that is the hold-up. They’ve been interviewing some great candidates too...maybe they are having a tough time choosing.

Met with two of the executives. I heard back two days later. They have been taking more time recently, though. Sometimes up to 2 weeks.

Not sure how to answer. It’s pretty formal. Not a lot of friendly chatting.

While we all serve a difficult population, everyone gives 100%

Fine. Not overly friendly, though.

My co-workers have genuinely kind hearts!

It’s a non profit working to improve safety in the transportation industry, so it’s nice to work for a company with that kind of mission.

My supervisors are amazing!

They do not have a policy but it is largely frowned upon. It’s available in emergency situations but don’t expect it for a regularly scheduled occurrence.

Pretty secure.

Bipolar. One day will be slow, the next totally crazy and rushed.

Not sure—haven’t been there long enough to get one yet and no one talks about it.

It’s a job. I’ll do my best and that’s all I can do.

Not too hard. The good thing is I leave work at the office so far. Hasn’t cut into my personal time yet.

Feeling like you are part of the company mission. Joking with the contract freelancers and regional directors when they visit.

That PTO is one bank of time (not separate sick and vacation), and if you get jury duty you need to use PTO or go unpaid. This is the first salaried job in my career with this policy.

Just getting through the day.

Sadly, not very much. We could use some.

A relatively small suite. Most employees are executives with offices. Only three (soon to be 4) lower-level employees are in cubicles/front desk.

Paid covered parking. Health insurance covered for employee after 60 days. 401k after 6 months.

There isn’t a distinct vibe. Kind of strict, I guess. You work hard, and you’re expected to get 8+ hours in a day, in your chair. Be ready to drop what you are doing and switch direction.

Standard.

It was pretty standard but a little too intimidating regarding formality. Hard to read the person who is interviewing me.

1-2 hours. A long time.

Be professional and use the language in the job posting. Talk directly to your experience in those areas. Prepare well by researching the company and ask very specific questions.

A little tougher. More steps to take from the point of submitting resume to getting the offer.

It varies. Many standard questions but be prepared to answer questions related directly to items listed in the job ad.

Suit. Be formal as possible.

I can’t remember but it was probably a “give me an example of a time when...” question.