Hays Consultant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 75 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Hays.
Hays
Consultant
Mid Average Negative experience Accept offer 8 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
It was a gladiator style fight to death where you are paired against others to either come out victorious with a crappy offer or just get booted. They do a good job of hyping you through the process, which end to end can take up to 8 rounds.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Why do you want this job?
Hays
Consultant
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Presentation
It was a really structured interview process! It felt more like a simulation of real-life scenarios, showing how you'd act when either recruiting a candidate or dealing with a client. Honestly, it was pretty fun and definitely eye-opening. It wasn't the typical 'why do you want this job' kind of interview, but more about how quickly you can think on your feet.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you give us a brief overview of your background?
- What experience do you have from your previous roles?
- Could you share where you are from?
Hays
Senior Consultant
Senior Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Technical
It was a 3-interview process. First was with an internal recruiter. Then there was an assessment centre which included group activities and role plays to see how you'd act in certain situations. The last interview was in the office with the department heads and teams who were interested in you. It was a tough interview process overall, but they were really open and gave feedback at every stage. The last two interviews were both 2 hours long, so it was a big time commitment. The final interview was mostly about checking if you'd fit the team that was hiring, and they also reviewed your CV and asked questions about it.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me what you know about the job of a recruitment consultant?
- What makes you want to work for Hays?
- What are your reasons for pursuing a career in recruitment consulting?
Hays Consultant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Hays interview reports.
“Can you estimate the number of planes currently in the sky?”
Read reports →“How does Hays distinguish itself from other companies in the recruitment sector?”
Read reports →“What would you do if you had offers for both Candidate A and Candidate B from Employer X, but only an offer for Candidate A from Employer Y?”
Read reports →“Can you select the right profile for the given role?”
Read reports →“Can you role-play as a hotel receptionist to recruit a hotel manager?”
Read report →“Can you tell me what you know about the job of a recruitment consultant?”
Read report →“How do you identify and evaluate top talent for a given role, especially in a tight market?”
Read report →“What makes you want to pursue a career as a recruiter?”
Read report →“Could you tell me about the specific desk you're currently focused on?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 75 Hays interview reports.