Bob Wiener, head of recruiting, reached out and scheduled a Skype call with me. For about an hour, we discussed my background, my skill set, the position in question, and Edge as a company. The call was professional but very friendly. Bob has good technical knowledge -- he accurately assessed that I may be a better fit for a different role at Edge, rather than where I had applied. We both felt good about moving forward.
After this, I spent half a day in the NYC office meeting with my potential manager, team lead, and the lead for a closely related team. All three were sharp and intelligent while remaining personable. The 1:1 interviews were not as formal as some others I've had, especially in the financial services/technology industries. Less focus on scenarios and hypotheticals, more "tell me a bit about yourself." This allows you to discuss relevant experience but also build some kind of a rapport.
Later that same day I heard from Bob that the group had positive feedback. The following week, I came in to meet with the CEO and COO. They both impressed me in the same way as the rest of the group: true professionals, fitting in with (and presumably anchoring) the company culture of being business-oriented while remaining warm/friendly/personable, not crossing the line from confidence into arrogance.
From the executive team to the administrative staff, Edge has a great group of people. Bob Wiener was especially key to facilitating and getting the pieces in place, working with me on my slightly unusual timeline and logistical needs. He was very responsive to communication through both phone and email, and managed to provide me with enough regular updates to keep me satisfied (this is a difficult task).
