Q&A With Excella Consulting Employees

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depends on the way the wind is blowing that day

2 hours

The interviews are very different for each of the groups within Excella, so it's tough to give a general answer to the question. In general, there will be some initial skills tests to ensure that the applicant has a base level of knowledge. If the applicant makes it in for an actual interview, it may be with a single person or a team, and may take anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes. This second level looks for technical and general skills. The final level involves meeting with one or more partners to follow up on questions from the second level and ensure a cultural fit.

it is totally up to you. there are a lot of after-hours things, but you will not be judged for not going.

Multiple levels from HR and management.

Practical skills test, software knowledge, conflict management, etc.

Background checks take time. Onboarding is standard.

Standard high and low deductible plans.

Annually in the spring.

Best to tend towards cautious and wear a suit and tie, though you shouldn't be offended if your interviewer has on dockers and a golf shirt. I don't believe that most interviewers take off points for attire as long as you demonstrate an understanding of a professional outfit.

There aren't any real differences in policy between maternity and paternity leave, though the way that people take advantage tends to differ in practice. Both allow you to take up to 6 weeks of leave within the first 6 months after the event. Moms appear tend to take their time early in the time frame for their recovery, while dads may take some portion early to spend time with the new one and assist mom and then save some days for the many doctor visits that happen in the first 6 months. I'm not sure if there is much difference in practice for adoptions, though the time is available there as well.

Switching specialties (from Technical Analyst to Python or Data Visualization) is relatively simple early in your career. As you progress and are expected to have much deeper experience or behave as a team lead, then it gets harder to change over. (Though a motivated individual could always build up the required skills, develop and execute a plan to make the change successfully.)

business

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HR at excella is pretty terrible. They are the gossipiest bunch in the whole company and are there only to protect the company from employees. they do not care about employees and will use any concerns you bring to them against you.

used to be very innovative, but as they've grown they don't embrace it as much.

basic troubleshooting and knowledge

basic troubleshooting

average

background check yes. drug test, no

Customer service focused, white glove service. Experience with BYoD and 100% Cloud based SAAS environments.

being open to feedback

wonderful

The fastest growing by percentage is the Data and Analytics Service Area. This is not surprising as this section is considerably smaller than the Business Analysts or Software Developers, while reflecting the overall market's strong demand for Data Engineering, Data Science, and Data Visualization. However, the firm's overall approach is to match employees with their experience and interest, making it unusual to transfer between different units except for the less experienced consultants.

on a yearly basis

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