FAQs

• Is there a deadline for applying to new roles?

  We review applications as they’re received. So the sooner you apply, the better your chances. We're looking for the best minds; don't miss your chance.

• What can I expect in the skills assessment?

  The skills assessment will focus on role-specific tasks. It's an opportunity for us to see your skills in action - and a chance for you to stand out. Our assessments take no more than 2 hours of your time. 

• How should I prepare for the interview process?

  Research our operations, core values, industry challenges, etc. and have a list of thoughtful questions to ask. This shows your interest in not just the job, but in our company as a whole. We receive tons of applications so use your creativity to stand out.

• How can I stand out in your selection process?

  Candidates are selected based on their skills, experience, and alignment with our core values. Educational degrees aren’t a requirement. But we do value an entrepreneurial spirit. So if you’ve built or run your own business, website, project, initiative, etc. you’ll definitely stand out.
  
  And to help us visualize your potential impact on our team, try clearly connecting the dots between your past achievements and how they can translate into success at CSGOEmpire.

  Be specific about the challenges you've overcome, the results you've driven, and how these experiences prepare you for the role you're applying for.

  Show us not just who you are, but who you can be within our team! Bonus points for expressing this in a concise and straight forward manner.

• What employment terms / benefits do you offer?

  We hire on an independent contractor/consultant basis only and we provide cash compensation. We also provide flexible working hours and time-off, an async setting, financial support for professional development, and a laptop grant after 3 years with us.

• What are your typical working hours?

  Most of our team is based in Europe so we mostly observe the standard Monday - Friday, 9ish am - 6ish pm Central European time. But because we have colleagues from Seattle to Australia - and many places in between - there's flexibility. What matters is that you communicate often and effectively, are responsive, and deliver results. 

• What does the onboarding process look like at CSGOEmpire?

  The onboarding process begins once a job offer has been accepted. Even before your first day, we'll share resources to help the transition into your new role. Once you're fully onboard, we'll guide you through your first days and weeks with general resources as well as team-specific material.

• What tools do you use across the team?

  Teams will have a specific suite/stack of tools they use. Here are a few we use company wide: Discord, Slack, Confluence, Jira, Bitwarden, Figma and Loom. 

• How do you interview candidates?

  While the exact process may differ depending on the role, our process is usually as follows:

  1. We'll review your CV + initial application (copy + paste apps from ChatGPT will almost always get rejected)

  2. First shortlist of candidates will get invited to a skills assessment

  3. Depending on the role, you'll then be invited to an async interview or a first chat with a team member (usually 30 mins.)

  4. There will be a final chat with the Hiring Manager (usually 20 - 30 mins.)

  5. For most roles, we'll perform 2-3 reference checks with past managers/supervisors

  And here are the tools we use during the recruitment process:

  - TeamTailor > our ATS and careers page platform used to publish jobs and review all applications

  - GoogleMeets > for real-time video interviews

  - HireFlix > for async interviews

  - CodeAid > for technical assessments

  - Google Forms > for most non-technical assessments

• When can I expect to receive feedback on my application?

  Waiting for feedback can be challenging, especially when job hunting or considering several job offers at once.

  At CSGOEmpire, reviewing the hundreds of applications we receive involves several team members, all of whom wear multiple hats while juggling several competing priorities at once. And while we aim to respond to all candidates within 2 weeks of receiving their application, this isn't always possible.

  That being said, we’re actively working on streamlining our internal processes to shorten wait times when we can. And when we can’t we’ll try to share regular updates explaining the delays (examples include key stakeholders being out of office, limited team availability, consolidating feedback from several people, or massive releases/projects with tight deadlines).

  We appreciate your patience and understanding as we refine our processes. And rest assured that we will get back to you with feedback as quickly as we can manage to do so!

• How would you describe your company culture?

  Our culture mirrors that of a sports team, one that values high performance at all times.

  We plan on being around for many years, and we want people that can truly become family and stay with us for that long, just like how small sports teams that have been together for a while have a familial bond.

  However, that doesn’t change the fact that we are a sports team.

  This goes hand in hand with a culture of transparency and ownership. Because being on board makes you a part-owner of Empire, so you should think on these terms. Don’t be afraid to be honest, and don’t be afraid to passionately take ownership of processes, outcomes, and goals.

  We’re an incredibly friendly, casual (as opposed to suit-and-tie), and loving group, but we don’t compromise on performance, as any top-tier team member would want from their team!