
Block by Block Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Block by Block.
Cleaner
The interview was great, on time, with awesome questions and an awesome interviewer. Overall, it was the best experience with no issues. Everyone was friendly, and I got to meet nice people. There was a great leader conversation and a walk during the interview, with great detail making it easy to learn the job.
- How do you feel about working outside in different environments with lots of people?
Custodian
I was contacted by the company after applying online for a phone interview. They asked me basic questions and we reviewed the hours of availability I submitted on my application. They stated the position is strictly nights and weekends only and questioned my ability to qualify due to lack of transportation. They advised me to call back if my situation changes and I obtain a vehicle. I found their comments about my transportation to be insensitive and the phone call to be a waste of time. Considering they knew I couldn't work weekends and nights, I question why they contacted me.
- Do you have prior experience in cleaning?
Safety Ambassador
For the Ambassador roles here, you'll meet with the Operations Manager, who's basically the main person in charge of ambassadors for the account. They handle most of their work in the office during the first shift but are supposed to do a walk-around outside for about an hour each day. Depending on where you're applying in the US, there are typically three kinds of ambassador positions: Safety, Clean, and Hospitality. The interview process usually has three parts. First, the ops manager will ask you some standard corporate questions and take notes. Second, the ops manager will take you on a tour of the area you'd be working in, which usually lasts one to two hours. Just show you're interested during this part by making comments and asking questions. If you see any trash, like a bottle or paper, pick it up. Doing this really impresses the ops manager, and you'll pretty much get the job. The third part involves getting your uniforms (the cost is taken out of your paycheck), undergoing a drug test, and meeting some of the team.
- Tell me about the worst job you've ever had and the reasons behind it.
Vice President
I was contacted on LinkedIn for an initial phone call. Following that, I had an in-person meeting with the DVP. Then, I spoke with the VP and President over the phone. After that, I had a casual in-person chat with the President, where he was pleased to hear about my preference for wearing Polo shirts. Three days later, I received a job offer. I informed them about a competing offer and requested a few days to consider. They were understanding and agreed to my counter-offer of an additional week of Paid Time Off, and they were going to revise the offer letter. I declined the other offer, expecting the deal to be finalized with them. However, the next morning, I received an email stating they were parting ways, without any explanation or response to my request for clarification. This experience was very disappointing, especially after turning down another job.
- Can you describe your management style?
Block by Block Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Block by Block interview reports.
“Who is someone you really look up to?”
Read reports →“Are you aware that you spend 75% of your time outside and on your feet?”
Read reports →“Would you be willing to pick up human or animal feces from the ground?”
Read reports →“What qualities define a great ambassador?”
Read reports →“What are the qualities of a great leader?”
Read report →“What motivates people to seek Transit Ambassador positions?”
Read report →“Given that no two accounts are alike and each seeks distinct qualities, be ready for any type of question.”
Read report →“What makes you want to be a safety ambassador?”
Read report →“Regarding unions and collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), what is your experience?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 30 Block by Block interview reports.