Oliver James Recruiter 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 Oliver James.
Oliver James
Recruiter
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The recruiter who interviewed me wasn't great. She missed our first scheduled call, apparently forgetting to mention she was out that day. We did eventually connect on Zoom, but she didn't follow up afterward. I felt the whole process with OJ was pretty lazy. As a recruiter, it's your job to keep in touch, even if the candidate isn't a good fit. I hope the person who interviewed me learns that professionalism is a two-way street in this process.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What are you seeking in your next position?
- What would serve as motivation for you in a role such as this one?
Oliver James
Recruiter
Entry Average Neutral experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interviewers were really nice and helpful, giving me prep before the calls. There were quite a few steps, lots of calls and prep from different people, which felt like a bit much sometimes with some repeated info. Some questions I asked about the company in my second interview weren't fully answered or were dodged, which was a bit of a red flag, but maybe it was nothing. It did seem like the employees genuinely enjoyed their jobs and were passionate, which was a good sign.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time you faced failure or rejection, and how you remained motivated to overcome it.
Oliver James
Recruiter
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a 3 stage process with managers from different locations within the group. There was one video interview and two in-person ones. Pretty standard stuff for a recruitment agency, nothing too invasive or intense. The whole thing took place over three weeks.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you tell me about your previous sales targets?
- What KPIs have you hit?
- What numbers have you achieved?
Oliver James Recruiter Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Oliver James interview reports.
“Why are you interested in Oliver James?”
Read reports →“What makes you motivated?”
Read reports →“What was your billing performance like last year?”
Read reports →“What are your typical call times?”
Read reports →“What drives you?”
Read report →“How will recruitment help you achieve your long-term objectives?”
Read report →“What makes you want to pursue recruitment instead of a sales role?”
Read report →“What makes you want to pursue a career in recruitment?”
Read report →“What numbers have you achieved?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 22 Oliver James interview reports.