Since 2005, Austin, TX-based Bazaarvoice has been providing unique and memorable experiences for shoppers. They operate in the intersection between consumer and business. The Bazaarvoice Network hosts billions of user-generated content that ranges from things like reviews, searches, and advocacy. They are working to make shopping a truly personal experience.
The company has gone public since its founding and continues to grow. They are always looking for passionate people to join their dynamic team and culture of giving back.
Diving Into the Values at Bazaarvoice
Values That Are Anything but Bizarre
Bazaarvoice has a defined set of core values that they live by every day. Those core values guide the way that they deal with customers and businesses, along with the way that Bazaarvoice employees treat each other. Those values are:
The People at Bazaarvoice
Bringing in the New Crop of Talent
Bazaarvoice employees take control of their work. They are driven by results and love succeeding. They have a knack for communicating and love working in collaborative environments. They also love learning different aspects of the whole, how everything connects to create the final product. Bazaarvoice employees are smart and curious, quick on their feet and cultured.
Sueann Chun, a Client Partner with Bazaarvoice, said, "Can you say: 'I get to work with the smartest, brightest, wittiest folks around the world on the coolest, most innovative, and relevant solutions?' I can."
Bazaarvoice has a really fun method of getting new hires into the company with a bang. They call it a "Gong In." A gong chime alerts the entire office that a new employee is joining the team. If you've ever heard a gong chime, you know it's a little more than a chime. They gong asl rings out when there is a new customer acquisition, at the release of new product features, or at an important milestone of the company's growth. The gong is a super fun and unique way of changing up the normal routine and adding a little spice to life at Bazaarvoice.
The Culture at Bazaarvoice
Diversity, Generosity, and Fun
Bazaarvoice is very, very committed to fostering a diverse environment. They prioritize events and programs that do just that. Managers with Bazaarvoice participate in regular diversity training to make sure that they are always up to speed on diversity practices and career development. That also helps managers be more than managers. It allows them to be mentors.
Bazaarvoice has a Diversity Advisory Board in place to make sure that the company is doing everything it can to maintain their awesome level of diversity, while also exploring ideas on how to continually improve it.
The Bazaarvoice culture is also one of giving back. They are heavily invested in their communities. Community outreach is ingrained deeply within what the company stands for. Bazaarvoice dedicates a whole week each year to volunteer work. They call is b:generous week. During this week, Bazaarvoice employees get to help out on a number of fronts while getting paid to do it.
Bazaarvoice will match employee contributions to worthy causes and non-profits. The company also holds an annual Office Choice Awards where the office as a whole gets to select a local non-profit for a company donation in each of Bazaarvoices locations.
The Office at Bazaarvoice
Bazaars Around the World
Though Bazaarvoice is headquartered in Austin, they have offices worldwide. The other offices are in:
The offices are ultramodern with all the amenities that one would expect from a company as great as Bazaarvoice. There are on-site gyms and fully stocked kitchens with healthy snacks and coffee/tea.
A Plethora of Perks and Benefits
Shopping for Great Perks? Look No Further
Bazaarvoice offers employees a wide range of competitive medical, dental, and vision plans along with industry-leading flexible time off. And this time off isn't like unlimited flexible time off in some places. The managers are really supportive of employees taking time off. They know that a little R & R is a necessity for everyone now and again.
Some other great benefits and perks that Bazaarvoice offers are:
The office spaces are ultramodern and come equipped with fully stocked kitchens. Because Bazaarvoice has locations worldwide, you might even get the opportunity to travel.
The Interview at Bazaarvoice
Interviewing with Bazaarvoice is a pretty straightforward process. It usually takes anywhere from 3 to 5 weeks. Depending on the position, that time could vary. You will definitely be tested on your experience and knowledge, so go into the interview process ready to show your stuff. The first step will be a phone screen. That will likely be followed up with a technical phone screen to gauge your experience a little more. If you are still in the running at this point, they will bring you on-site and meet with you for around an hour. After that is lunch with a hiring manager. From there, the interviews may vary depending on the role you are applying for. There is a wide range of roles at Bazaarvoice, that range from sales to software engineering.
