Candidatei-me por indicação de um funcionário. Fui entrevistado pela Onward Energy (Charlotte, NC) em out. de 2025
Entrevista
The interview process with Onward Energy began like a standard hiring experience. I applied, received an initial email, completed a phone pre-screen, and was then invited for an in-person interview. I was also encouraged to apply by a current employee and family member, which helped move me forward in the process.
The in-person interview, however, was where the experience diverged from what I would consider typical or productive. I arrived early and waited approximately 10–15 minutes, which I understood to be normal. I then met with the hiring manager and team lead, but the interview itself consisted of only two questions.
After those questions, I was asked to wait while the hiring manager went to retrieve HR. When they returned, I was informed that based on my resume, I could not be hired for the position. I was then escorted to HR, where the conversation shifted toward discussing an internship opportunity instead.
This was surprising, as the role was advertised as entry-level. While I do not yet have my accounting degree (I am completing it this year), I do have nearly a decade of professional experience in operations and logistics, including invoicing and accounts payable–related work that would reasonably be considered transferable skills for an entry-level accounting role.
Overall, the experience felt abrupt and could have been handled more transparently earlier in the process. If certain educational requirements were non-negotiable, that information would have been helpful to clarify prior to scheduling an in-person interview. I appreciate the professionalism of the individuals involved, but the process itself felt inefficient and misaligned with the role’s stated level.
3 rounds (Hiring manager, VP, SVP) All rounds were about past experience and resume based. The HR was not sure about the sponsorship and had informed the manager well before the start of interview process.
Interviewer left camera off for full interview and only talked about himself. When asked actual questions they were rhetorical and I wasn’t supposed to answer. Very weird place. Given weird feedback from interviewer