I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Aim Plus in Feb 2022
Interview
First contacted via email by an anonymous "Admin" figure inviting me to interview. After accepting the interview invite, they sent over a brief assessment (in the form of three short SAT practice tests, 20 questions each) to complete using readings they emailed. I submitted my answers to the SAT practice tests via Google Docs.
A couple days later, I received an email from "Admin" to inform me that they were "impressed" by my practice test scores, and further asked for my availability to schedule a video interview. I replied with my availability; they confirmed the date and time I had given them, and say they'd follow up with a Zoom link.
I waited two business days to receive a follow up email with a Zoom link; had to reach out AGAIN to make sure the interview was still happening. The founder, Julianna, actually replied herself to confirm the interview date/time once again, but provided me with the necessary Zoom info this time.
The interview itself was fine; a little awkward. I got the impression that Julianna had been conducting the interviews on her own and was burnt out. She seemed tired and bit disinterested; she gave very short replies, or little acknowledgement, to the majority of the answers I gave. The line of questioning felt more interrogative than productive; overall, it seemed like she wanted to get the interview done as quickly as possible.
After the bulk of the interview questions had been presented (about 25 mins), Julianna asked what questions I might have, my availability, my salary (hourly) requirements, and whether I preferred remote or in-person tutoring. After she answered my questions, she thanked me for interviewing and told me they'd get back to me the next week.
Never received a follow-up; no confirmation, no rejection. Assuming I'm ghosted, as of now. The job posting indicated that they were "hiring urgently" so the fact that they couldn't even be bothered to reject me is irksome.
Interview questions [5]
Question 1
Describe your approach to a typical tutoring session.