BBSI logo

BBSI Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 4 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
25% Positive experience

Which role are you interviewing for?

4 roles · 4 reports

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at BBSI.

Showing 4 of 4
BBSI logo
BBSI

HR Consultant

HR · a year ago

Mid Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral

The interview process was awkward. The initial screener missed the original time because they had a conflict and was over 30 mins late. I had to call them instead. They said they couldn't reach me to let me know they'd be late. After our chat, they said they'd move me forward, but I had to chase them to set up the second interview after a few days. The next interviewer was also late, and they asked about my interest in the role and my experience summary. After my interview, I sent a thank you note and got a rejection saying they were passing on my candidacy.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • What draws you to this position?
  • Were you aware that this position was initially remote but would transition to on-site once a Pittsburgh branch was established?
BBSI logo
BBSI

HR Manager

HR · more than a year ago

Mid Average Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral

First, there was a phone call interview, and a few days later, we had a virtual interview on Teams. The interview was mostly about situational questions where I had to share examples from my past work experiences.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Tell me about a significant challenge you encountered in a previous role and explain how you addressed it.
BBSI logo
BBSI

Human Resources

HR · more than a year ago

Mid Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral

I had a phone interview first and then an onsite interview at their Long Beach office. Things were going okay until they asked me why I'd be willing to switch from an office job to one that involves a lot of driving to client sites. I've done consulting before, which is kinda similar, but if they didn't want people from an office background, they should have filtered that out earlier. Plus, I never heard back after sending my thank you note and asking about what's next. They left me hanging with no replies after the interview, which was pretty unprofessional for a company that claims to be a leader in its field.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Why would you want to transition from an office-based role to one requiring extensive travel to meet clients?
BBSI logo
BBSI

Payroll Manager

Finance · more than a year ago

Mid Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The company recruiter reached out, and I scheduled an in-person interview. I drove 40 miles round trip, only to find the interviewer out of town. The recruiter then set up a second interview due to a mix-up. During the second meeting, the interviewer used a list of questions asked mechanically. It was a stiff, impersonal, and strange experience. I was aware of previous employee complaints from Glassdoor, so I wasn't surprised. I got a rejection the next day, but I had already accepted a better offer closer to home. I'm glad it was over quickly.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Can you tell me about the last book you read?
  • What is something you are most proud of?

BBSI Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from BBSI interview reports.

Were you aware that this position was initially remote but would transition to on-site once a Pittsburgh branch was established?

Read reports

Why would you want to transition from an office-based role to one requiring extensive travel to meet clients?

Read reports

Tell me about a significant challenge you encountered in a previous role and explain how you addressed it.

Read report

Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 4 BBSI interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 80%
Technical 20%

Interview difficulty

Easy 0%
Average 100%
Difficult 0%

Candidate experience

Negative 75%
Positive 25%

Reports by job function

HR 3
Finance 1