Indeed Recruiter Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Indeed.
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Talent Acquisition Manager
Manager Average Negative experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
First, there was a quick phone chat to go over your resume, talk about why you want this job, and see if you generally vibe with the company and role. Then, an in-person meeting with the hiring manager to dive into your experience, skills, and how you'd tackle specific tasks for the job. Lastly, a final in-person chat with a Senior Manager to check out your long-term potential, see if you'd fit into the culture, and how your background aligns with the team's bigger picture goals.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What non-career-related topic would you choose to teach a class on, and what's your reasoning behind that choice?
Indeed
Technical Sourcer
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The hiring process involved 5 rounds. First, an initial pre-screen call. Then, three back-to-back interviews focusing on a sourcing exercise and a deep dive into my resume. This was followed by an interview with the Director. Finally, an offer was extended. Overall, it was a really good experience. The interviews stayed on schedule, all conducted via video. The interviewers were very nice and gave feedback quickly, usually the next day or even the same day. The whole process wrapped up in under 3 weeks. I had plenty of time to get ready for interviews after they were scheduled.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about a time when...
- Can you show me how you would approach this sourcing exercise?
Indeed
Technical Recruiter
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Applied to Indeed and heard back from their talent attraction team pretty quickly. Had a short 10-15 minute chat about my background, the job, and what's next. Then they set up a video interview with 4 people from the team. The interviews were detailed, and they answered all my questions, just like the talent attraction team did when I asked them. The Indeed team was really into it and friendly, making it more of a chat than just a work experience interrogation.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What sets a good recruiter apart from a poor one, in your opinion?
- What makes you want to work for Indeed?
- Describe your methods for staying organized.
Indeed Recruiter Interview Questions
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“Could you write a boolean string for a Hadoop Architect?”
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Read reports →“Where do you see your career at Indeed heading in the next five years?”
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Read report →“How do you go about finding top talent?”
Read report →“How would you approach completing tasks without relying on a primary platform?”
Read report →“If a candidate lacks experience for a role, how would you assess their potential to fit into it?”
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