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

Based on 72 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

1.7 Rounds average
Easy Typical difficulty
84.7% Positive experience

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17 roles · 72 reports

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at ESS.

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Substitute Paraprofessional

Other · nearly a year ago

Entry Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Group Background check
Interview formats
Group Other

We had a group interview online, and they talked about what the company does and the benefits. They also went over the steps to get the job, which involve a background check, fingerprints, and a TB test.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What makes you want this job?
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Substitute Teacher

Other · nearly a year ago

Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral

I uploaded my resume, filled out a questionnaire, and had a Zoom interview. The process was smooth. ESS was responsive and timely, and I was hired quickly. Everyone I spoke with during the hiring process was kind and communicated well.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Can you describe your classroom management style?
  • How would you approach managing difficult situations that arise in the classroom?
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Accounts Payable Specialist

Finance · a year ago

Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral

It was an in-person interview process based on my previous experience and CV. We talked about the hours I worked and any changes in my position. It was a formal process with lots of questions about the types of work I'm looking for. They were open to suggestions and looking for a culture fit, with no flexibility.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you tell me about your past work experience?
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Senior Area Manager/Project Manager

Sales · more than a year ago

Senior Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other

This was genuinely the most pathetic interview experience I have ever had. The interviewer showed zero interest in me, what I could offer, or me as an individual. She asked me to bring my resume but didn't even glance at it let alone ask me any relevant questions. I had to volunteer information about how I could add to the team or provide relevant experience. She couldn't maintain eye contact and kept checking her watch. She told me candidly that this role was important to fill because it would help her in her personal career advancement goals. When I asked her what the biggest issue the company was facing, she said "employee retention", well if this interview is anything to go by then I am not remotely surprised because she could not have made it more clear that she didn't have the time or motivation to be in that interview. She didn't even have the courtesy to walk me out. If you weren't interested in meeting with me, don't ask me to come interview or at least cancel it. Sincerely the biggest waste of time in terms of interviews I have ever experienced.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • How would you bring new accounts to the business?

ESS Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from ESS interview reports.

How would you handle a high-energy class that needs to be calmed down?

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How do you interact with difficult kids and motivate them?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 72 ESS interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 49.5%
Other 17.8%
Presentation 13.1%
Group 9.3%
Technical 9.3%

Interview difficulty

Easy 59.7%
Average 36.1%
Difficult 4.2%

Candidate experience

Positive 84.7%
Neutral 8.3%
Negative 6.9%

Reports by job function

Other 47
Operations 10
Engineering 4
HR 4
Sales 3
Finance 1