Kelly Recruiter Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 76 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Kelly.
Kelly
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process typically involves an initial chat with an internal recruiter, followed by a meeting with the hiring manager, and potentially a review with a customer or client. For interview preparation, it's important to use the STAR method, detailing your contributions and the results you achieved. Expect behavioral interview questions, and be aware that responses might be recorded. Good computer skills are a requirement for this role.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me about your experience?
- What do you know about our company?
- What computer skills do you have?
Kelly
Recruiter
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
First, there was a phone interview, and then I went in person to meet with three interviewers. It shifted from a one-on-one chat to a panel interview. One person really grilled me to see how I'd react, while the others were nice the whole time.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Describe your work style.
- How do you approach and manage specific scenarios?
Kelly
Recruiter
Staff Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
Got referred by someone who works there, then applied on LinkedIn and online. Had 3 interviews in person. They ended up offering me a Staffing Supervisor role, even though I interviewed for the Recruiter position. The whole thing took about a month. It was pretty professional, just took a while, but totally worth it. Excited for what's next!
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Can you tell me a bit about yourself?
- What's prompting your departure from your current role?
- What sorts of things tend to motivate you?
Kelly Recruiter Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Kelly interview reports.
“If you could be any animal, which one would you choose to represent yourself?”
Read reports →“What else do you have on the go, and is anything imminent?”
Read reports →“In five years, where do you envision your career path?”
Read reports →“What's your approach when a candidate believes the offered salary doesn't align with their qualifications?”
Read reports →“Can you describe how you would deliver negative feedback to an unsuccessful candidate?”
Read report →“What made you decide to pursue a career in Human Resources?”
Read report →“How would you handle a situation where a client is very unhappy with your work?”
Read report →“What steps do you take to ensure candidates have a good experience during the hiring process?”
Read report →“How do you approach recruiting passive candidates, as this seemed to be favored by the management team?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 76 Kelly interview reports.