Working At Pinterest

No, Pinterest does not drug test. The company does not drug screen potential hires, nor does it perform random drug tests on current employees.

The company has a lax policy concerning its employees' use of cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes. Though this is the case, Pinterest expects employees not to come to work under the influence of cannabis.

Yes, Pinterest hires felons. However, the company performs a background check during the hiring process, so it is aware of any felonies on a candidate's record.

Although Pinterest is open to hiring felons, the hiring process at the company is extremely competitive. Candidates that apply with a criminal record should have provable exceptional skills or experience for the given role.

You answer "why are you interested in working for Pinterest?" by saying you want to be part of a company that inspires millions of its users creatively every day.

Here are the top reasons you want to work at Pinterest...

You write a cover letter for a job at Pinterest by highlighting your skills and experience with social media and by expressing a desire to contribute to a product that inspires millions to be more creative every day.

You have to be at least 18 years old to work at Pinterest. The company seeks bright and talented professionals with relevant education or previous experience.

Pinterest is known for hiring many young employees. The company does this in an attempt to stay on point with the current social media trends. However, it does not discriminate against older applicants, as long as they have exceptional skills and talents.

Pinterest offers a myriad of generous benefits to its employees. These benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans

• Free therapy sessions for all employees

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Fitness classes and gym membership

• 401 (k) with company match (employees can choose from plans that are pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax)

• Four-month-long parental leave

• Medical leave and dependent care

• Unlimited paid time off (offered on day one of employment)

• Pinterest Apprenticeship Program

• Diversity Program

The dress code at Pinterest is casual. Pinterest follows the trend of many tech companies that seek a comfortable working environment for its employees. This is reflected in Pinterest's dress code.

Pinterest makes money by allowing advertisements on its platform, and the company generates a lot of advertising revenue specifically from promoted pins. Most of the company's profits come from advertising, but there are also a few other ways Pinterest generates revenue. Here are the different ways Pinterest makes money:

Pinterest owns Pinterest. The concept of Pinterest was initiated in an app created by Ben Silberman, and Paul Sciarra called Tote.

Tote struggled as a company but served as the foundation for what would become Pinterest when Silberman launched the prototype as a closed beta in 2010. After nine months, the website had 10,000 users soon after Pinterest launched its iPhone and Pinterest Mobile App.