Glassdoor Recruiter Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 19 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Glassdoor.
Glassdoor
Recruiting Coordinator
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I really enjoyed my screening call and interview. The hiring manager thought I'd be a good fit and said I'd get an email the next day to schedule the final round. But after two weeks of me following up, I heard back from the recruiter (who was out for a week) saying they went with an internal candidate. It's kind of wild that if a recruiter is out, someone can't just step in to help. They really push transparency, but then they set high expectations and low-ball offers. Just a heads up, candidates are people too.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you walk me through your background?
Glassdoor
Senior Recruiter
Senior Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was great! They are really looking for recruiters who are a good culture fit and are passionate about Glassdoor. They want to know if you believe in the company you'll be pitching to candidates. They did ask about sourcing, organization, and prioritization, but if your past performance is strong, you communicate well, and you prepare for the final interview, you should do well. The process included a Recruiter Phone Screen, a Hiring Manager Phone Screen, and a 2-hour On-Site Interview with some key people. They made a decision pretty quickly after the last interview.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you share an instance where you dealt with a challenging manager?
- What is your preferred management style?
- What aspects of recruiting do you find most enjoyable?
Glassdoor
Talent Acquisition Partner
Mid Easy Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Applied online and had a screening chat. Then went to the Dublin office for interviews with the team. Everyone was super friendly and the process was really open. They were honest about the good and bad parts of the job. The interviews felt more like conversations, and the questions were simple. Had a video call with four US team members for the final interview, which I was nervous about, but they just introduced themselves, which was cool and showed the culture. Got an office tour and the recruiter gave me feedback that same evening. The Dublin office is growing fast and moving soon, so it seems like a good time to join.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you walk me through your background and previous recruiting experience?
- What types of roles have you recruited in the past?
- Describe your approach to creative problem-solving for difficult-to-fill positions.
Glassdoor Recruiter Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Glassdoor interview reports.
“Could you define what happiness means to you?”
Read reports →“What would you do if a candidate is lost and can’t find the office 10 minutes before their interview?”
Read reports →“How would you distinguish between a good and a bad recruiter?”
Read reports →“How do you partner with Engineering Managers?”
Read reports →“Tell me about a mistake you made that affected others and how you communicated it.”
Read report →“How do you manage your time and tasks effectively?”
Read report →“How do you utilize data to build effective hiring partnerships?”
Read report →“What approaches would you use for DEI sourcing and creating a more inclusive interview process?”
Read report →“What aspects of recruiting do you find most enjoyable?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 19 Glassdoor interview reports.