Hays Account Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Hays.
Hays
Account Manager
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
We're looking for self-starters who are driven by money. You need to be someone who is focused on growing your earnings through commission. Be energetic and enthusiastic about business development. Take direction well and when given constructive criticism, take and employ that advice ASAP in the interview process.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your main motivation in a job?
Hays
Key Account Manager
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The recruiter contacted me via email to explain the job opening and asked me to send my CV if I was interested. I sent my CV to the recruiter, and then they called me to schedule an interview. The interview was conducted via an online platform.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Tell me about your experience in this role.
- How much do you know about the industry?
- What salary are you looking for?
Hays
Account Manager
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
About a week after submitting my application, I was invited for an initial phone call. The conversation lasted about 30 minutes and was very pleasant and informative. Many questions about Hays, my motivation, and expectations for the position were asked, but I also had enough time to ask my own questions. The invitation for a meeting with the department, which took place via Skype due to Covid19, came the very next day. This conversation lasted about 90 minutes and I was asked a lot of questions, but the atmosphere was also very pleasant, and the time didn't feel that long at the end. Even though I didn't get an offer in the end, I experienced the application process as positive and very appreciative throughout. As an applicant, you notice that at Hays, it's less about the professional background and more about the person behind the application.
Confirmed questions7 questions
- Describe in your own words what Hays does.
- What business areas/contract types exist?
- What benefits does cooperation with staffing service providers offer companies?
Hays Account Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Hays interview reports.
“Imagine you need to collect 1 euro from a million people. How would you go about it?”
Read reports →“What advice would you give your 15-year-old self?”
Read reports →“What types of contracts does a recruitment agency have with clients?”
Read reports →“What types of contracts does a recruitment agency have with candidates (permanent, contracting, temporary)?”
Read reports →“What are the different types of recruitment services offered by Hays?”
Read report →“Can you outline the different contract types and explain their differences?”
Read report →“How do I react in a conflict if the other person becomes personal and unprofessional?”
Read report →“What's the most effective way to get through to the right contact person?”
Read report →“What are the three essential elements for effective teamwork, in your opinion?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 65 Hays interview reports.