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It’s rare to come across a marketing company that pays overtime and also allows you to take compensatory leave instead (although overtime isn’t common anyway). The job responsibilities are very consistent with what was discussed during the interview. Overall, the work atmosphere is fairly relaxed—you basically just need to get your work done. There are two internal meetings every day where colleagues share what they learned that day. If you encounter any problems, you can also raise them during these meetings. It’s a company that provides guidance in a very gradual and structured way.

Compared with some marketing companies, the overall work environment is relatively simple and down-to-earth; it does not follow a design-oriented style.

At Aret, as long as you can achieve your goals, managers are very willing to delegate authority, giving everyone considerable freedom to perform and develop. It is particularly worth mentioning that, unlike the accountability-based work systems at most advertising agencies or marketing companies in the industry, most colleagues here can work regular hours and leave on time. When a project genuinely requires overtime, the company fully complies with the Labor Standards Act and allows everyone to apply for overtime pay. The company also places great emphasis on team cohesion and frequently organizes various activities to strengthen relationships among colleagues.

The office environment and hardware are practical and fairly standard.

At Aret, as long as you can achieve your goals, managers are very willing to delegate authority, giving everyone plenty of freedom to发挥 their abilities. It is especially worth mentioning that, unlike the majority of advertising agencies or marketing companies in the industry, where employees are expected to work on a responsibility-based system, most colleagues here can start and finish work on time. When a project genuinely requires overtime, the company fully complies with the Labor Standards Act and allows everyone to apply for overtime pay. The company also places great importance on team cohesion and frequently organizes various activities to strengthen relationships among colleagues.

The office environment and hardware are practical and fairly conventional.

At Aret, as long as you can achieve your goals, managers are very willing to delegate authority, giving everyone considerable freedom to perform. It is particularly worth mentioning that, unlike the 24/7 responsibility-based work culture found at most advertising agencies or marketing companies in the industry, most colleagues here can leave work on time. When a project genuinely requires overtime, the company fully complies with the Labor Standards Act and allows everyone to apply for overtime pay. The company also places great emphasis on team cohesion and frequently organizes various activities to strengthen relationships among colleagues.

The office environment and hardware equipment are practical and fairly standard.

The biggest takeaway is feeling trusted. The company's overall management style is very flexible, and both managers and even the general manager are quite approachable. Communication feels like talking with peers, without pressure. There is no requirement to submit mandatory daily reports or write tedious work logs. Although managers check in on everyone's project progress from time to time to make sure they are not facing obstacles or need support, they do not keep a close watch like a shadow. Employees are given tremendous flexibility and autonomy in scheduling, allowing everyone to spend their time on actual output rather than on handling formal reports.

There are many big-brand clients, so you need to adapt quickly. New employees typically feel more pressure.

Aryte occasionally organizes activities for employees to participate in.

They also offer activity bonuses depending on the circumstances,

encouraging everyone to build a stronger sense of unity.

Senior colleagues are all very willing to teach.

In particular, the general manager will never leave you alone to feel lost and unsure of what to do.

The colleagues have a strong sense of teamwork.

Whenever you need help, you can definitely find a supervisor or the general manager for assistance.

It is not particularly close to the MRT station; it takes about 10 minutes to walk.

The starting salary is higher than that of other digital marketing-related companies, and the work is all team-based, so you won’t feel helpless working alone. The company’s clients are not limited to Taiwan and include many well-known brands, allowing you to experience a more diverse range of marketing approaches. This is refreshing and will also be very helpful for the future.

The company space isn’t very large, so the seating is a bit cramped.

The general manager is very young and easy to communicate with, and is also a speaker at many digital marketing seminars. Unlike many bosses, he doesn’t act condescendingly. The colleagues at the company also get along very well, and everyone covers for one another. The company’s clients are all fairly well-known major brands, and they are also long-term partners. If you’re interested in digital marketing, I highly recommend coming to Ares International.

Because it’s a responsibility-based system, you sometimes have to work overtime, but there is a compensation plan, and working hours are flexible.

First of all, thank you to the company for giving a marketing novice like me the opportunity to interview. The interview process went very smoothly, and they explained in great detail what would happen next and the details of the position. After I got home, I looked them up online and found that they had put a lot of effort into their official website. I also saw that they have quite a few major-brand clients. If I’m hired, I should be able to gain a lot of experience!

I haven’t received the job offer notification yet, QQ

Before the interview, I took a detailed look at Aret's official website. The company has won quite a few marketing-related awards, and it has produced many projects as well, so I feel like there would be a lot to learn. I was a little nervous on the day of the interview and therefore somewhat incoherent, but the boss was very kind and kept telling me not to be nervous and that I could just take my time. He was very patient, and I got the impression that he is a good boss who would guide employees' growth step by step.

During the interview, the boss openly said that because the company has a large volume of projects, there are occasionally situations requiring overtime (it seems like this is common in the marketing industry), but there is compensation for it.

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One day, I suddenly received a call from the company saying that I had applied for one of their job openings. Since it happened so suddenly, I didn't remember whether I had applied or not, so I said I had. They then invited me to an interview and arranged the interview time over the phone. After hanging up, I checked and found that I had not applied to their company at all. They even lie about something like this == This alone gave me a bad impression.

Later, I looked them up and found that the reviews were very poor. On top of that, their website projects looked like unfinished university assignments, so I declined the invitation.

Even though I had clearly stated that I was declining, they called again a few days later. After I didn't answer, they sent me a message through 104 asking whether I wanted to cancel the interview. I thought, even if they are short-staffed, they don't have to be this persistent.

How desperate are they for employees?

1. During the interview, it was made very clear that the cases would often require overtime, but there would be other forms of compensation.

2. Flexible working hours, but you need to get your own work done well.

3. The benefits package was explained very clearly, and everything that should be included is provided.

4. Convenient transportation and a very comfortable environment.

5. You will work on a wide variety of cases, with many major-brand clients, allowing you to gain a lot of experience.

Waiting for notification…

This was the first interview I received after the Lunar New Year. I was desperate to change jobs, so I immediately agreed to come in for it~ Looking back now, I’m glad I acted on that impulse. I’ve been working here for almost two months. Although I’m still a newbie, I’m truly grateful for how thoughtfully my seniors have looked after me. The relationships among colleagues are great, and when the boss comes into the office, they’ll even chat with us for a bit—so unlike a boss XDDDD. The simple reason I wanted to share this is to give people like me who are changing jobs, as well as recent graduates, something to refer to. Although salary is a major factor when working, the environment is also really important!

The working hours are very flexible, but it’s somewhat of a responsibility-based system.

1. The office is spacious and comfortable

2. The colleagues get along very well

3. The boss shares their own experiences and life lessons

4. Since you interact with clients, your conversation and communication skills will improve

5. You meet all kinds of people, so your EQ and IQ will also be developed

6. Your writing skills will improve greatly

7. There is a group dinner every month, and massage therapists are also arranged to give employees massages

8. Most importantly, it is conveniently located XD

Some clients are really OOXX

Although I had no prior experience in the marketing industry, I had always been interested in it, so I decided to apply without hesitation. I was genuinely surprised to be invited to an interview. I was so nervous on the day of the interview that I rambled a little, but thank you to the boss for helping me relax. The conversation became more and more enjoyable as it went on. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to interview; if I am fortunate enough to be hired, I will certainly work hard to learn.

It seems that overtime may be required when there are a lot of projects.

I was a little late that day, and felt somewhat nervous when I first walked into the company, but fortunately, the person who greeted me was very friendly. While waiting for the interview in the conference room, I heard the employees chatting happily, which made the atmosphere feel very cheerful. The boss is quite young, and there was not much pressure during the interview. From our conversation, it was clear that they have extensive operational experience and a well-planned approach to employee development. Overall, it was a very good interview experience.

I still haven't received an offer notification XD

1. Convenient transportation

2. Clean and comfortable office environment

3. Internal employees and supervisors are friendly and patient

4. A well-known marketing company in the industry

6. Many partner brands with strong name recognition

The interview process went smoothly, and there weren’t really any shortcomings.

This was my first interview for a marketing position. First of all, thank you to the company for offering me the interview opportunity and being willing to hire someone with relatively little digital experience. It was truly overwhelming at first, but I appreciate my colleagues and manager being willing to patiently teach and explain things. I’m working hard to improve. I really like the work atmosphere at this company, and we also have a team dinner once a month, which quickly helps everyone build stronger relationships~

It’s a job that requires a high tolerance for stress, so you need to be able to adapt quickly.

The company environment is pretty good, and it offers all the basic benefits, plus additional bonuses and perks (such as massages, group meals, and monthly birthday celebrations). The interview process was very pleasant.

The number of projects sounds like a lot, which suddenly made me feel that I need to prepare myself mentally.

Marketing really isn’t easy. You have to constantly rack your brain and spark creativity, along with facing many high-pressure challenges—it’s truly not as easy as it may seem! I joined the company from a non-related academic background, and the pressure was immense at first. Although my boss and colleagues were all very patient in teaching me, I always hoped I could adapt and improve quickly. It was painful but fulfilling, and fortunately, I made it through. Now I can independently handle projects. I’m truly grateful that the company was willing to give me the opportunity to join, and for the help from my colleagues and boss. I’ve been able to grow so much because of them. If you’re genuinely interested in learning marketing, you might consider joining and challenging yourself. I hope that one day the newcomers who follow you can also become capable of handling projects independently.

The company operates under a responsibility-based system, and working hours are flexible, so whether overtime is required depends greatly on individual efficiency.

On the day of the interview, I toured the work environment, which looked very comfortable, and the overall atmosphere seemed great. The conversations with the boss and the HR manager were also very pleasant. During the interview, they offered some very sound workplace advice. The entire process went quite smoothly, and I hope to have the opportunity to receive an offer.

There were relatively few people in the office on the day of the interview, possibly because it was still early, so it was more difficult to get a sense of the working atmosphere among colleagues.

1. Flexible working hours and good salary and benefits

2. Pleasant relationships among colleagues and a good working atmosphere

3. The company is in a very convenient location, with plenty of convenient food options nearby

4. You can learn various marketing techniques, and your planning skills will improve

5. The company has worked with many major brands, which is very helpful for your personal résumé

6. Your writing ability and command of language will improve greatly

7. There is plenty of room to showcase your abilities; as long as you put effort into your proposals, the company will give you opportunities to perform

8. Your communication skills will improve because you often need to deal with clients

The communication costs with some projects and clients can be quite high, so you need to have some patience

I stayed for quite a long time, and both the internal environment and my colleagues were great. When projects were sometimes particularly rushed, colleagues would cover for one another, and afterward we would go out for late-night snacks together. Over the past two years, I learned many practical digital operation skills. The boss also treated employees fairly humanely. In addition to holding birthday celebrations and giving gifts, the company also had a relaxation day every month, when someone was brought in to provide free massages at the office. The compensation and benefits were also quite good. It is one of the few former employers I still miss.

Looking back after leaving, everything was actually fine. The only people who annoyed me were the clients.

I am a former employee of Aret. Some of the criticisms below are simply not factual. If you have a good basic work attitude and are willing to learn seriously, I believe you can thrive anywhere. Moreover, the company environment and atmosphere are very good, and the relationships between the boss and colleagues are pleasant. The company also frequently provides many benefits and activities. This may not be suitable for people who only focus on calculating every little thing, are not good at interpersonal relationships, or do not like major changes. But if you genuinely want to learn, this is a very good choice for you.

The boss is very particular about work and expects everything to be done to the highest standard…..

I am a former employee of Aret, and some of the criticisms below are simply untrue. If you have a good basic work attitude and are willing to learn seriously, I believe you can thrive anywhere. Moreover, the company environment and atmosphere are great, and the relationships between the boss and colleagues are very pleasant. The company also regularly provides many benefits and activities. This place may not be suitable for people who only nitpick, are not good at interpersonal relationships, or dislike major changes. But if you genuinely want to learn, this is a very good choice for you.

The boss is very particular about work and expects everything to be done to the highest standard…..

I was very nervous during my first job interview. Although most of the problems were my own doing, I even accidentally got the position I was applying for wrong. Still, thank you to the manager for being patient and explaining and discussing everything with me in such detail. This helped me understand what I might be better suited for. Although I don't know whether I will have the honor of joining your company, I have already learned a great deal from the interview, and I feel that I would gain even more if I joined your company. The compensation is also better than I expected.

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I am an intern, and overall the company offers quite a lot of flexibility. There is no particular pressure, and the boss is somewhat well-known in the digital media industry. The brands the company has worked with are all very large, so there are many marketing experiences to gain. During the internship, there is also a learning passport, and the system is clear with good benefits. There is even a free massage every month. If you have just graduated and are interested in digital marketing, this would be a very suitable place to develop your skills. Afterward, when changing jobs, you basically do not need to worry too much about being unable to handle the work.

They care a lot about us, and we can submit feedback every week, but in fact we all like it, so we are somewhat unsure what to write.

I am a full-time employee, and I find the repeated negative comments posted below by someone claiming to be an intern somewhat objectionable. If there are employees who keep attacking the company online, friends in the digital media industry should be even more cautious.

So far, I feel that the work is very stable, and the working hours are regular. When overtime is required, it is usually because a client suddenly makes a request, but this does not happen often unless one's work efficiency is poor (I am not referring to anyone in particular). The boss is also very willing to share his professional knowledge. When I first joined, he was willing to spend time guiding me and teaching me the tricks of the trade, such as work-related techniques, while also checking whether I was adapting well to the company and whether I had encountered any difficulties. If you are interested in digital marketing, you can really learn a lot here and also have the opportunity to work with many major clients. I think it is very valuable experience.

Occasionally, when clients make last-minute requests, overtime may be required to complete the work.

The hiring manager was very nice. I don’t have much interview experience, and they kindly answered all my questions. The manager was also very willing to share the company’s current situation. I was extremely nervous at first because I only started looking for a job after graduation, and I was worried that no one would want to hire me or even pay much attention to me because I didn’t have much experience. Thank you, Aret for giving me the opportunity to interview. I hope I’ll be able to join your company～

The office air conditioning is a little too cold haha

1. Friendly colleagues and a great work atmosphere

2. A kind boss who is very willing to provide guidance

3. Good company environment

4. Convenient transportation to the company’s location

5. Many well-known brand clients, which are very helpful for work experience and résumés

6. Every month, NT$5,000 is donated to Gengxin Hospital in the name of an outstanding employee

7. A massage therapist regularly comes to the company to give everyone massages

8. There are often group meals or monthly birthday celebrations, and the boss personally gives birthday gifts

9. Public holidays are off, and the company also provides some additional leave options, which is more convenient for people who are not from northern Taiwan

None at the moment; overall, I’m currently very satisfied with everything~

It was my first job interview after entering the workforce, and the interviewer was the boss himself. He immediately asked whether I was nervous, completely seeing right through me! Although he asked quite a few questions, the interview atmosphere was fairly relaxed. The company’s policies and benefits were also explained clearly. Afterward, I felt the company would be quite suitable for newcomers to hone their skills and build up their qualifications and experience, making their resumes look better in the future.

I don’t know if it was because I was too nervous, but I felt like the air conditioning wasn’t cool at all and kept sweating.

The boss is really good at flooding the comments! Thumbs up 👍

Sigh~ Even if you gave me three days and three nights, I still couldn’t finish talking about it. The so-called positive reviews are basically the boss flooding the comments. The company does marketing, so of course they’re good at this kind of comment flooding. Don’t say anymore that you’ll see birthday celebrations during the interview—this kind of absurd thing is simply impossible! The boss judges people by their appearance during interviews; if you don’t look okay, you’re eliminated immediately. Use your own judgment~~

Are all the comments malicious attacks? Each comment describes things in painstaking detail, so how could that be a malicious attack?

Which former employee did the boss of this company part on good terms with? Making things difficult when resigning, making things difficult during handover—is your boss’s time time, but employees’ time isn’t?

Always waiting for meetings to start! What a waste of life!

The boss treats people well? They celebrate an employee’s birthday at a birthday party, then tell the birthday person in the evening to pack up their things and leave? What a great boss indeed!!

If you really unfortunately end up joining this company, here’s one piece of advice: the boss is always right. Don’t argue, don’t explain—just say you understand and that you’re very sorry, and that’s it!!

Next, you’ll have to endure about two weeks of intense micromanaging and nitpicking! Good luck!

After work 💪💪

I was converted from an intern to a full-time employee at Aret. The atmosphere at work is great every day. Sometimes I work overtime when the workload is heavy, but otherwise there aren't many problems. The relationship between the boss and colleagues is also very harmonious—at least that has been the case for me and my colleagues. I wonder whether some of the comments below are exaggerated. Is it because of weak interpersonal skills or low stress tolerance when encountering problems?

The boss does not screen employees properly, resulting in malicious attacks.

Interns weather the storm together

I initially joined as an intern with the expectation that I could learn about community management, but after joining, I found myself getting further and further away from my goals. It feels like I’m doing a lot of miscellaneous work that full-time employees can’t finish. They say they want interns to learn about digital marketing, but in reality, interns are simply used to share the workload and relieve pressure on full-time employees. I also quietly heard from other interns that the workload keeps increasing. I was even assigned translation work, and asking someone to help with translation without paying them is really outrageous. I really don’t recommend interning at this company. They say interns can work with major-brand clients, but honestly, they should stop boasting about the brands they worked with “in the past”—these days, they mostly work with second-tier brands, right?

I transitioned from an intern to a full-time employee. Everyone at the company is very nice, and we often arrange to have lunch together after work at noon. The work atmosphere is great. If you’re very interested in digital marketing and want to intern here, you can definitely learn a lot. Each project has its own designated point of contact, and the division of responsibilities is very clear. The company also works with many major-brand clients, so if you have the opportunity to join and gain experience here, it will be a great help to your professional background.

The pressure of working with major-brand clients can be relatively high, and you need to keep a close eye on projects, so you should have good stress tolerance.

My colleagues are genuinely great and help share the workload, as the workload has already been affecting my quality of life.

Seeing the following comments, there are some parts that I find quite baffling...

Regarding the birthday celebration mentioned earlier, I’d like to add some clarification here.

Previously, someone wrote that an internal employee seemed to ask an interviewee whether they wanted some cake. However, as far as I know, the cake that time was divided into very small pieces, clearly not enough to go around. How could it possibly have been shared with someone who came for an interview......

I also saw a recent comment saying that the boss was very caring and personally gave every birthday celebrant a gift. As I recall, after the birthday celebration ended that day, everyone was still in the meeting room eating cake. I did not see anyone coming in for an interview at all, and HR was either at their desk or inside handling the birthday celebration arrangements. Nor did I see any HR staff conducting interviews in the meeting room.

I had only heard that people from the company might deliberately come back to write positive reviews, and I came here to look out of curiosity, but it seems that might actually be true...

Because I noticed so many inconsistencies, I’m beginning to wonder whether the company is manipulating or suppressing negative reviews.

The company’s operating conditions and the way it treats employees have started to raise concerns for me. Most employees also do not stay for very long, and there have been many cases of people being let go. I’m really starting to wonder whether this company is suitable for staying at long term......

The manager who interviewed me seemed to be the owner. They were very kind and down-to-earth, and were willing to share how the company operates. They also talked with me about a lot of digital marketing experience and successful cases. From our conversation, I realized there were many areas I could learn about.

P.S. I arrived early for the interview and happened to see the company employees celebrating someone’s birthday. It felt very lively and joyful. I thought the owner was very caring—they personally gave each birthday celebrant a gift and joked around with the employees. The employees also felt comfortable joking with the owner, so there didn’t seem to be much distance between them.

During the interview, they mentioned that if there were a lot of clients, overtime might be required.

The only good thing is that you can sense the presence of HR professionalism in the details.

Simply put, it is a company with “no human rights.” I believe anyone who has read so many negative reviews already knows how problematic this company is.

They can even make interviewees wait nearly two hours—just look at how important the boss thinks they are.

Here are my actual experiences:

1. When the boss appears magnanimous, it means they are preparing to stab you several times in the back.

2. Your work ability will be judged based on how much overtime you work.

3. You are forced to help with other tasks, and no one cares whether this affects your performance in your original duties.

4. The scope of the position is in a gray area, making you unwittingly become the boss’s slave, because you have to take on everything.

5. The boss wants you to play the bad guy. For any unreasonable request, you have to speak up and make it on their behalf.

6. The boss can always be late to meetings without consequence, but if you are a few minutes late, prepare to be lectured for an hour.

7. Students planning to join as interns should pay attention: the internship is unpaid and no comprehensive learning plan is provided. You are merely labor used to save costs and do odd jobs for full-time employees.

8. Even if you hope to become a full-time employee after interning at this company, you will not be converted into a full-time position based on the type of work you want to do. Instead, you will be assigned wherever there is an opening—the boss does not care what position you want.

9. Even if you meet the daily performance targets, you will still be suspected of inflating the numbers.

10. Finally, I still suggest that the boss stop asking people to write positive reviews while they are busy. They are so fake that the employees inside can see through them at a glance :))))))

By the way, I heard they are still promoting how many major brands they work with. I wonder how many brands have terminated their contracts—hehe.

The interview atmosphere was very pleasant, more like a casual conversation, and relatively low-pressure. It greatly eased my initial nervousness. However, since I did not have much interview experience for related positions, I had quite a few questions. The interviewing manager answered them very patiently, also asked about my considerations regarding my current job, and provided a lot of advice. Regardless of whether I get the opportunity to work here, I felt that I gained a lot from this interview～

I had to wait about 10–20 minutes for the interview because the interviewing manager happened to be delayed by something.

The colleagues are all nice people, good partners through thick and thin.

When I went there for an internship with my classmates, the boss broke every promise, just like Han Kuo-yu. Not only did they fail to pay us, but the promised training never happened either. They would also ask us to provide support on weekends without pay, and would only brush us off by saying that we were learning. Everyone, be careful.

1. The power structure is clearly defined (Long live, long live, ten thousand years!)

2. The job platform has built an excellent reputation 👍

1. When taking photos, do not cover more than one-third of your face, lest you be summoned for a talk.

2. If you receive a free drink, remember that you must thank the boss; otherwise, you’ll have no drinks to enjoy~

3. Employees must not be discovered making private arrangements with one another after work, lest they arouse suspicion.

4. The boss’s generosity will inevitably be called in as a personal favor afterward; you must repay tenfold or more for it to be considered even.

5. Always stand by to handle the boss’s mood swings. You must say thank you for anything the boss does, and proactively apologize whenever the boss is unhappy.

6. Always be prepared to be fed empty promises, and do not easily believe any commitments made by the company.

7. Expressing an opinion is considered a poor attitude. Under no circumstances should you express an opinion; simply agree with everything.

8. I no longer want to lie through my teeth and deliver deceptive talking points. I came here to work, not to worship a deity.

9. I hear the company’s reputation outside is terrible. No wonder resources are so difficult to obtain.

10. The downside is that no matter how incisive these comments are, they still cannot compete with the speed at which the company internally manufactures positive points.

Seriously, there really aren't any (does a glass of water count?)

The office space looks spacious and bright.

When I was about 30 minutes late for the interview, at least someone came in to reassure me the whole time.

They kept looking around during the interview, which felt extremely disrespectful.

They didn't ask carefully about my work experience during the interview and immediately cut down my expected salary. Sigh....

Also, when I was leaving after the interview, I heard an employee complaining outside the elevator about being reprimanded for not working overtime.... (I'll let everyone imagine the rest.)

HR conducted some initial inquiries and screening over the phone, helping both sides get to know each other better. Only after confirming that both parties were interested in proceeding did they schedule an interview with me.

The company atmosphere is friendly and harmonious. On the day of the interview, I happened to encounter them celebrating a colleague’s birthday, and at least two people came over to ask whether I wanted some cake. I was literally dying laughing XDDD

The interview process was quite relaxed and comfortable, more like chatting with the manager. There was no sense of pressure from a superior to a subordinate, and the manager answered every question.

An interview is a process where you interview the company and the company interviews you, so ask as many questions as you can think of!

Had to wait 10–15 minutes for the interviewer to arrive

Even after trying hard, there are none.

The cases the boss brings up will make you go “呵呵” once you know the inside story.

The boss has a strong need for control; even conversations between employees may lead to the boss calling you in to ask what was discussed.

The boss thinks they are a god. Remember—you are not here to work; you are here to worship a god.

Basically, all your patience is spent communicating with the boss. You are here to hone your patience.

1. The company has a comprehensive project-planning process with a standardized SOP.

2. Each project is handled by a dedicated person, which should reduce the awkward situation of having multiple points of contact for one project.

3. The partner clients are all well-known companies, which is a significant plus for one’s résumé.

4. The company complies with the Labor Standards Act, provides compensatory leave and overtime pay, and does not require make-up work on Saturdays or Sundays.

5. Because the rework rate at my previous job was extremely high, I specifically asked about this. I was told that, since projects all follow the established process, rework is generally less of an issue.

1. Occasionally need to help with overtime work.

They introduce various company benefits, making you feel that the company culture is really great (for example, there are activities every Friday afternoon, and on Family Day you can leave work an hour early, etc.).

After I arrived, only someone from HR showed up. The atmosphere in the company was strangely quiet, and as soon as I arrived, I was asked to watch a company introduction video. HR said the company was great, but the atmosphere and the subsequent way they handled the rejection without any notice really made me feel that it was quite terrible... I had originally thought there would at least be an interview with a manager, but they even failed to show up at the agreed-upon time, which made me question this company's integrity.

This was my first full-time job interview apart from part-time work, and I was incredibly nervous.

The manager noticed how nervous I was and would occasionally tell me not to be nervous. They also told some small jokes during the interview to help me relax, and were very considerate about continuously guiding me to bring out the materials I had prepared so we could discuss them.

I feel lucky that the manager who interviewed me was such a thoughtful and considerate person; otherwise, I might not even have talked about half of the things I had prepared. > <

Although I don't know whether I'll be hired, getting the opportunity to interview at a marketing company that works with so many well-known enterprises was a great chance to practice. Through the interviews I'll have one after another from now on, I'll have a better idea of how to present myself. Many thanks to the manager who interviewed me.

The interview was scheduled for 6:30 p.m. When I first went in, I happened to run into some employees who were getting off work, which was a little awkward.

HR's tone on the phone was gentle, and they happened to call around noon, which, as a working professional, is the only time during the day when I can answer the phone.

The interview was efficient and got straight to the point. The salary and related benefits were confirmed quickly. During the conversation with the supervisor, I got the impression that the company covers a broad range of areas, with each project assigned to a dedicated person. It may be quite demanding, but I believe there will be a lot to learn.

The benefit of getting time off early before national holidays is quite special. People from southern Taiwan who return home can especially appreciate it.

The conversation with the supervisor felt relatively brief. I think it would be helpful to prepare a few more questions to ask.

1. I accidentally arrived too early for the interview this time. Just as I was about to quietly leave the office, a receptionist happened to see me. After confirming that I was an interview candidate, they kindly invited me to come in and wait, poured me some water, and let me fill out a personality test while I waited.

2. The interviewing manager seemed very experienced and shared many experiences from the past. As a newcomer to the workplace, I believe I could grow a lot by learning in this environment.

3. Almost every question I asked was answered. During the conversation, I could feel that the interviewer was quite candid and honest in what they said XD, but the atmosphere was comfortable, so I didn’t find it problematic.

P.S. Earlier, it seemed that everyone in the office was laughing at some cold joke, but they immediately fell silent when they realized I was already inside. The scene was kind of cute XD

Maybe because I arrived too early, the air conditioning in the meeting room hadn’t been turned on.

I don't know what advantages to write.

1. The timing of the interview invitation was quite unusual, outside normal working hours, such as 17:00 or 18:30.

2. The interview position and recruitment details were unclear. Most of the time was spent introducing the personal career history of the company's senior executives, who claimed to have worked with major brands, although the work I saw did not appear to reflect this.

3. The startup tried very hard to project an open and friendly atmosphere, but it never quite felt that way during the conversation. Employee education and training benefits became bargaining chips in salary negotiations, which felt contradictory—as if they wanted to offer them but were not willing to do so straightforwardly.

4. After the interview, I felt that I had simply wasted my time twice, and I also had to sit around waiting for another 10–30 minutes.

The company’s business feels quite broad. They handle everything that comes to mind, including Facebook, Instagram, LINE, blogs, and websites, giving it more of an integrated marketing agency feel. Planners need to oversee everything from the initial proposal through subsequent assignments and execution. Each person is responsible for their own projects, with no further division into smaller planning-related departments. It sounds like you could learn about many different aspects, but it would probably also be very tiring.

The company seems to work with quite a few other companies, since the manager mentioned outsourcing. The scope of its business really does seem quite broad.

The interview atmosphere was okay. The manager was more like they were chatting with you? Although this is somewhat subjective, I personally prefer this kind of atmosphere because it feels less stressful. The interviewer answered almost all of my questions, as long as I had prepared sufficiently.

Another point that attracted me was that the company’s benefits are pretty good. There is no need to work on make-up workdays, and I heard that they occasionally let everyone leave early before long holidays. For people from out of town, that is quite considerate.

When there are many projects, overtime may be necessary. The manager speaks briefly, so if you want to know more, you need to ask follow-up questions yourself.

They said they saw my resume posted on 104 and called to invite me for an interview.

The on-site interview lasted less than 10 minutes. I wasn’t sure whether the interviewer was a supervisor or what. They didn’t look at my portfolio, and the interview didn’t seem to include any deeper professional questions related to the position I applied for. Although the company played music, it was very quiet and lifeless.

I just felt that going to the interview was a waste of time!

Close to the MRT station.

1. The company is really quite lifeless and incredibly quiet.

2. The interview time arrived, but the HR representative still hadn’t shown up.

3. The interviewer who came in did not introduce himself/herself, so I had no idea whether this person would be my future supervisor. For a 9 a.m. interview, the interviewer did not make a serious effort to first understand the applicant’s background and instead kept repeating the job objectives. The interview ended after a casual 15-minute conversation, which was extremely disrespectful to the applicant.

I’m just an outsider who has also had some contact with the marketing industry and has vaguely heard about this company’s negative reputation.

Of course, I’m approaching this with a skeptical attitude...

But after coming here and seeing so many negative reviews, thinking about it carefully, is the appearance of all those criticisms really just a coincidence?

After all, this industry is so small, and everyone can see what’s going on. Wouldn’t you agree?

I’d like to point out a few things that I personally find very strange.

First of all, apart from its services, a company website should introduce the entire team, shouldn’t it? But why does Arete’s official website look as though I’m reading the glorious achievements of a one-person team? Is the turnover so high that there are no other members left to introduce?

All I see is page after page filled with stories about the so-called “internationally renowned social-media marketing genius.” Even basketball gets dragged into it. I honestly think it goes a bit too far... It’s like a college student interviewing for their first job: with no work experience to talk about, they can only boast about their elementary-school family background. If there really were so many experiences to draw on, shouldn’t you be able to write a more “substantial” introduction?

I can’t help wondering: is this a team introduction, or a website devoted to building up one person as a legend? I’m left with a whole lot of question marks!

Also, personally, I preferred your old logo. Because “Arete” was clear, clean, and straightforward!

And I could easily tell that your company was called “Arete.”

As for the current one, those two A’s honestly make me think only of the Double A photocopy-paper brand!

Compared with the old logo, it feels obscure and difficult to understand, and it has lost the previous logo’s crispness and boldness.

That said, I don’t have any professional design expertise; I’m simply expressing my own impressions clearly from an observer’s perspective.

That’s my view after looking over your official website and the comments here.

I believe that if you properly address these observations and suggestions,

Arete will be able to get proposals out the door and bring in clients and talent, allowing the “team” to prosper together,

rather than having just one person monopolize the spotlight.

1. The reception staff and the first interviewer were fairly nice (at least they brought me a cup of water).

2. The workspace looked fairly spacious, and since it’s not far from the MRT station, finding something to eat shouldn’t be a problem.

1. There were tea stains and dust in the cup... I’d rather they give me hot tea or just not give me anything.

2. Everyone looks young, but why is the office so lifeless?

3. The second interviewer in the first round and the interviewer in the second round (probably the CEO?) may be overly confident in themselves; their presence made me feel uncomfortable...

4. Oh right, they may have been randomly trying to find people to interview. I somewhat regret going there twice.

The comments are very pertinent. It’s less likely to hurt if you prepare yourself mentally before going to the interview.

The HR representative has a sweet voice and is the only smiling woman in the company.

1. The interview time in the email sent by HR was one hour later than the time we discussed by phone. I went according to the interview time in the email, but HR called me on the way to ask why I hadn’t arrived yet, leaving me completely confused.

2. Although it is a marketing company, the office was unusually quiet—you could probably hear a pin drop.

3. The conference room was very bright and transparent, with no frosted film at all, so everyone could see who was being interviewed inside. Perhaps to save costs, the air conditioning was not turned on, making it very stuffy. HR first poured me a glass of water to help calm me down.

4. There were many handouts from the boss’s courses and books written by the boss on the conference room table (only interviewees were allowed to read them). The boss’s personal photos and videos also appeared on the website from time to time. It felt extremely centered on the boss and self-aggrandizing.

5. Before the interview, you are required to take a personality test. HR does not verify whether you completed it before the interview, but will ask whether you did it.

6. The interview was very short—about 15 minutes. They asked me to introduce myself, but before I even got to discuss my work, it felt like the other party was not interested in listening, and they ended the introduction.

7. They did not ask many professional questions during the interview. The interviewer did not look at me and kept averting their eyes while speaking. What left the deepest impression was the attempt to bargain down the salary.

8. Since they wanted to bargain down the salary, I naturally asked about the workload. They said a lot, and I interpreted the meaning as: clock in for work, but take responsibility after hours.

9. I asked what software and hardware are used at work. They emphasized that the company provides PCs, while employees who are accustomed to using Macs can bring their own. I asked about the software again, since marketing work so often requires image editing. They said the company has a “design engineer” who can help.

10. If necessary, there will be a second interview with the boss.

1. Both the phone interview and the in-person interview were quite pleasant. The HR representative was quick-witted and articulate, which gave me a good impression.

2. The company’s entrance and work environment were generally bright, with spacious areas.

1. It felt like the meeting room had not been arranged in advance, and the interviewee had to wait for approximately 10–15 minutes. It also felt like they were putting on too much of an attitude and did not treat job seekers’ time as valuable. Quite ridiculous.

2. During the interview, it could be inferred that the senior management had a very particular approach to marketing and hoped to control everything. However, this would mean that the people below them would lose control over projects and have no autonomy to make their own contributions.

3. I was expected to bring my own laptop for an on-site test and attend the interview in the evening? Sorry, I think I’ll interview with another company instead XD

1. It looks like they have quite large clients.

2. Clean, tidy, and very quiet.

3. Near an MRT station.

4. Overtime pay and compensatory leave are provided.

1. They kept asking how quickly I could complete a draft. They wanted it very, very quickly, but when I asked what kind of situation it was so I could assess it, they couldn't explain.

2. Almost everyone in the office appeared to be using their own laptop. When I asked, the interviewer reluctantly said that if I didn't have one, the company could provide one.

3. They wouldn't let me ask about many things or said they didn't know, saying that they could only discuss them in the second-round interview.

1. The company is very quiet and lifeless

2. There is a convenience store nearby downstairs

3. The distance from the MRT station is acceptable

1. The points mentioned by those who joined earlier have already been posted, so there’s no need to elaborate further

I found the HR representative, Irenr, and the receptionist to be quite professional, from the phone invitation to the interview reception.

Then a male junior manager conducted the interview (not the CEO). He looked very sour and asked the same questions as HR. Why didn't he come in together with HR just now? Then the next day, the CEO conducted the second interview. He was distracted throughout the entire session, constantly staring outside, which was very disrespectful to the interviewee. I was talking about my experience while he attended to his own affairs!

Speaking honestly, I can't think of any.

At most, the tone on the phone was fairly good.

They didn't even clarify what type of person the company was looking to recruit.

My résumé clearly states that all my experience has been in-house,

but after I traveled from Taichung for the interview, they told me that only someone with experience managing multiple social media accounts would be suitable.

Couldn't they have said that on the phone first? Couldn't they have read my résumé carefully beforehand?

The round trip took nearly six hours, while the interview lasted less than ten minutes.

Where was the HR professionalism? Were they just reading from a script??

For a marketing company, the office environment was eerily quiet.

The expressions on the employees' faces when they saw me there for an interview made it seem as though they had spotted someone they could take advantage of.

The HR representative who called me initially and conducted the interview had a very good attitude. They first administered a personality assessment to understand my personality profile. It was quite interesting and also helped me understand myself better.

I interviewed in the afternoon that day. When I arrived early, I felt that the company had a great atmosphere, and it seemed that there was a special event for employees on Fridays. I wonder if that was why they were playing music.

The interview focused on asking about my experience based on my résumé. The process was pleasant, quick, and to the point. I was also very fortunate to be able to interview with the top interviewer that same day.

Throughout the conversation, I learned that the position matched what I was looking for quite well: flexibility, regular courses to enhance professional skills, no ceiling for career growth, good benefits, and a great atmosphere among colleagues. After searching online, I also found that many of their clients are major brand-name companies. I really hope I’ll receive a call soon saying that I passed the interview!

Everything was great 👍

Wow

If the boss doesn't remember it, then it was never said.

If the boss doesn't know about it, then it was never done.

They only pick on the weak.

When talking to the boss, you have to recite the Heart Sutra eight hundred times in your mind.

Dedicate the merit to them. Amitabha.

The boss is really hilarious

Just watching him clown around is entertaining enough

You don’t need to use your brain at work

Just let him control everything

P.S. You need to bring your own laptop!

Too few advantages..

1. It will be easy to find a job after leaving here because of the Ogilvy halo associated with senior management

2. You don't need to put any effort into thinking about how to make projects better. They're already too perfect, so you just need to do what senior management says

3. There are lots of unpaid interns. As long as you assign them tasks to help them learn and treat them like full-time employees, you can take it easy

4. The turnover rate is extremely high, so you can get to know many different friends. This is a very good thing

5. Employees can learn the excellent concept of “saving money” from the company

6. Employees have a good relationship with senior management, and even after work or late at night, they may still continue contacting one another

7. Even when it is time for a meeting, there is no need to rush to start. You can buy dinner and leisurely wait for the boss to arrive, then hold the meeting at eight or nine o'clock or even later

8. Senior management has a positive and proactive attitude and never backs down, as can be clearly seen from the line-by-line whitewashing replies to various posts

A good company with no shortcomings

It looks like you may have major-brand clients.

Is it really because you have some good case experience

that you can become so conceited?

In your industry or field,

perhaps you have your expertise or provide good service (if that is indeed the case),

but from a worker’s perspective,

the senior management is arrogant, thinks highly of itself, has extreme views, and is difficult to communicate with.

Before you make rude remarks or question others,

please first reflect on yourself and assess the process.

Do not adopt such a high-handed attitude, using past experiences that you consider impressive to try to intimidate and threaten others by leveraging your credentials.

All I can say is that behind the big clients you self-righteously serve, your mindset is no better than this.

But after reading the comments, I can only feel that,

Conclusion: There is really no need to go. No doubt about it.

Lets you know that other jobs are better

1. The interviewers are extremely arrogant and demand a lot. I can understand it as a form of training, but I can’t see any salary prospects or future here.

2. Junior colleagues, don’t come here; interns, don’t either. Seriously... this is all I can do to help.

None

1. Asked the interviewee to sit in the meeting room for 15 minutes before HR showed up

2. They also did not offer the guest any water

3. Very arrogant attitude, but actually did not understand anything

4. Kept asking whether I could do accounting and whether I knew how to reduce taxes

Overall, it was very poor. I recommend not going to the interview and wasting your time

The leave policy described above is very appealing.

Before going to the interview, I came here and read through the reviews first. It seemed that most of them were about issues with HR, but considering that they could also have been emotional comments from job seekers, I was quite curious why this HR professional was discussed so frequently on Jobseeker Insight（笑）. After actually going to the interview... it really proved that the reviews on Jobseeker Insight do have some credibility. The HR professional’s interview style did indeed make me feel that it was not very professional. However, just as the person who left a positive review said, they did call to arrange the interview during lunchtime or after work, which was indeed considerate. But when they called a second time, they asked questions that had already been asked during the previous call, making me feel that HR had not done their homework or kept any records. The questions asked during the actual interview also made me feel that they were not very attentive; they had not reviewed my résumé beforehand, and their attitude was indeed somewhat condescending. A good HR professional should be neither servile nor overbearing: they should be able to represent the company well without damaging its image.

In short, I feel that there are quite a few areas where HR could improve. The other two interview rounds were part of the company’s procedures, and I thought they were perfectly fine. But there really is a reason why HR is discussed so frequently here.

In conclusion regarding the interview: Jobseeker Insight really is quite useful as a reference～～

\b1. First, I highly commend the HR team. Considering that I was still employed at the time, every contact was made during my breaks on weekdays (e.g., around noon), rather than during working hours. I also found the company overview provided before the interview quite detailed. The arrangements were communicated to the candidate, including whether the proposed times were convenient, followed by some experience sharing and analysis. I found this very thoughtful!

2. Although the interview was conducted in two rounds and was somewhat lengthy, the idea that “you are interviewing the company, and the company is also interviewing you” is a matter of perspective.

3. I found the environment clear and bright, with few barriers, making it easy to discuss things with one another.

4. It is convenient to get there by public transportation plus walking. There is a FamilyMart and a 7-ELEVEN nearby, and Core Pacific City is directly across the street. While waiting for the interview, you do not need to worry about finding a place to rest.

5. Regarding compensation, after the interview stage, HR will also discuss it with the candidate; it is not necessarily excessively low.

1. For design-related positions, I would actually recommend using Mac OS and Mac hardware, or at least briefly informing candidates about the work equipment.

2. The company environment is indeed bright, but if other spaces are planned in the future, perhaps they could be developed more completely or with a stronger sense of design.

3. Also, when I was on the first floor, perhaps I did not look carefully enough, but I did not see the company name on the “floor directory.” <Please disregard this if I am mistaken>

Young company

Having actually gone through the interview...

Although it is a young company,

I didn’t feel any vitality.

The other colleagues seemed to give off the feeling of, “There’s nothing we can do; this is just a job.”

The company should probably hire a professional HR person to handle the people-related matters, and perhaps give the interviewers some training as well.

None

1. The interviewer’s attitude and airs were even more high-handed than those of interviewers at many large companies.

2. The interviewer had not looked at my résumé at all beforehand and, unsurprisingly, could not ask any in-depth questions. The interview ended shortly after it began, with the interviewer asking me to leave, showing no sincerity whatsoever in conducting the interview.

3. This startup cannot offer a sufficiently high salary, and most of its employees appear to be university students or recent graduates. Perhaps the work is more suitable for interns(?). Employees with work experience are advised not to consider it. However, if you simply feel you have too much time and want to make an extra trip, you could perhaps still give it a try.

p.s. Considering that previous reviews have received responses seemingly intended to whitewash the company, this review also welcomes all kinds of whitewashing responses. I will not engage in any further debate here; those sincerely looking for a good job can make their own judgment.

Great work atmosphere

1. The aura of this company revolves around the interviewer.

2. Employees are required to provide their own computers.

3. The interviewer is very rigid in his thinking. He has difficulty understanding the interviewee's perspective and even intends to change the interviewee's views.

4. During the interview, the interviewer gives people the feeling that things should naturally be that way.

?

A bunch of people leave comments below, and then the post gets deleted!

I don't know whether someone is deliberately manipulating things... If this is linked to the nature of the industry...

It really is quite thought-provoking.