I submitted my resume to NewGround's website in response to an opening I saw via Indeed. I was immediately excited because NewGround specialized in the three areas that interested me most (architectural design, engineering, and graphics / signage). The Manager of Recruiting initially sent me an email saying that I was not selected for an interview, but upon further inquiry and a request for feedback, I addressed his concerns and was invited for an interview. My resume was very creative but not readable, and he was not aware that I resided in the area where they company is located. After redesigning my resume and addressing the location concern, I was invited to an interview. The job search has been an extensive process for me, and I have asked many companies about feedback. NewGround's manager was one of the few to provide me with concrete and constructive feedback that I could actually use. Architects like this! Communication with him from start to finish was very professional, warm, and thorough. I was given a detailed tour and history of the office and met with the Director. The Director was welcoming and thorough as well, but I could sense that he had likely made up his mind about another candidate (as I was interviewing at the very end of the process). The interview with him was brief and I found it difficult to convince him of my passion for the company (it seemed like an information session rather than an interview). I will still most certainly apply for positions at NewGround in the future. I only hope that I am able to interview shortly after an opening has been posted rather than towards the end.