Discover your next career opportunity with Smalley!

• Learn about Smalley’s products, customers, and industries before your interview.
• Review the job description and be prepared to discuss how your experience aligns with the role.
• Be ready to share specific examples of accomplishments, problem-solving, and teamwork.
• Expect behavioral and technical questions related to your background and the position.
• Prepare questions about the role, team, department, and career growth opportunities.
• Research Smalley’s culture, values, and commitment to employee development.
• Be prepared to discuss your career goals and what interests you about Smalley.
• Highlight experiences that demonstrate continuous improvement, adaptability, and collaboration.
• Arrive a few minutes early and bring copies of your resume if interviewing on-site.
• Be authentic. We value people who are engaged, curious, and eager to contribute.

What We Look For

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to quality and continuous improvement
• Problem-solving ability and initiative
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Alignment with Smalley’s collaborative, employee-focused culture 

Helpful Tip

Prepare 2-3 examples that demonstrate challenges you've faced, actions you took, and the results achieved. These stories are often the best way to showcase your skills and experience during an interview.

While the process may vary by position, candidates can typically expect:

• Initial Phone or Video Interview
  Meet with a member of the Talent Acquisition team to discuss your background, career goals, interest in the role, and learn more about Smalley and our culture. 
• Hiring Manager Interview
  Qualified candidates are invited to meet with the hiring manager to discuss role-specific experience, technical skills, accomplishments, and how they would contribute to the team. This may start with a video interview or move immediately to an in-person interview.
• Team or On-Site Interviews
  Depending on the position, you may meet additional team members and key stakeholders. This is an opportunity to learn more about the role, department, and work environment while sharing examples of your experience and problem-solving approach.

• Typical Interview Process Length

  For our shop positions, you will have 1 in-person interview with decisions within 48 hours. For our office positions, interviews can vary from 1 in-person interview to 2 in-person interviews on average. The candidate experience is always top of mind.

• Selection and Offer Process
  Final candidates are required to complete background checks and a drug screen after receiving an offer. Our team strives to keep candidates informed throughout the process.

Our Interview Philosophy

We want interviews to be a two-way conversation. Be prepared to discuss your experience, ask questions, and learn more about how your skills and career goals align with opportunities at Smalley. We encourage candidates to be authentic and bring their unique experiences to the conversation.

Yes! Smalley is committed to helping employees build long-term careers through learning, development, and advancement opportunities. We believe in promoting from within whenever possible and encourage employees to explore new challenges, develop new skills, and grow their careers across the organization.

Growth & Development Opportunities

• Internal promotion and career advancement opportunities
• Ongoing learning and development programs
• Cross-functional exposure and collaboration
• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities
• Defined career paths across many departments
• Opportunities to take on new challenges and expand your skills