BlueOptima Recruiter Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 10 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at BlueOptima.
BlueOptima
Talent Sourcer
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
You have an initial interview, and if your profile matches what they're looking for, they'll send you an activity. If the evaluation of that is satisfactory, you move on to a subsequent interview with someone from London.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- How many candidates do you look for per day?
- What methods do you use to find candidates?
- Do you encounter issues when searching for past candidates?
BlueOptima
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Senior Difficult Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview process was long and difficult. First, I had to answer some initial questions. Then, I had a call with the recruiter, Amy. After that, I was given an assessment that I didn't think was very relevant. Finally, I had a last interview with two women, Kasia and Martina, who together have only 2 years of recruiting experience. During this interview, I felt they weren't really interested in getting to know me or how we'd work together, and they didn't seem to care about the candidate experience. They weren't friendly and made no effort to build rapport. They asked questions from a list that felt superficial. Kasia couldn't even answer basic questions like which TA activity is most crucial for long-term success or what questions we should be asking to identify the skills we're sourcing for. I felt the interview didn't go well. They still asked for my references, even though I think they had already decided. I didn't get the job, and the reasons they gave were things that had already been discussed. I didn't feel valued as a candidate. It seems like this TA department lacks focus, strategy, and overall experience. The recruiter Amy has been with the company for 3 years, and the head of the department for 1.5 years with no prior HR experience. These were red flags, but I still gave 6 references, which I now regret. Also, I don't see the value in their SaaS solution; it seems like a micromanaging tool for developers. I wish future candidates luck. The biggest challenge will be coaching the head of the department, who would be the hiring manager for roles she knows nothing about.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Imagine you are the hiring manager. What questions would you ask me to ensure a successful search for this role?
BlueOptima
Talent Acquisition Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I was contacted by the talent manager via email for an interview. The company's approach to recruitment seems outdated, focusing on quantity over quality. The interviewer was quite arrogant, and while maybe unintentional, she didn't do a good job of selling the company.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you provide instances where you utilized metrics to assess capability?
BlueOptima Recruiter Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from BlueOptima interview reports.
“How would you create a search string using X-ray search?”
Read reports →“Could you tell me what you know about the blue optima model?”
Read reports →“What do you know about local government regulations?”
Read reports →“How many candidates do you look for per day?”
Read reports →“What marketing strategies would you consider?”
Read report →“Do you encounter issues when searching for past candidates?”
Read report →“If you've tried all the usual ways to find someone for a hard-to-fill role and haven't succeeded, what would be your next steps?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on growth strategies?”
Read report →“Which job portals have you used?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 10 BlueOptima interview reports.