Republic Services General Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 9 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Republic Services.
Republic Services
General Manager
Executive Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Panel Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
It's a long process with a few steps to really see if you're qualified and a good fit. First, a recruiter or HR person will chat with you to check the basics and see if you vibe with the company culture. Then, you'll meet with different department heads and team leads who will assess your technical skills, how you solve problems, and your experience. If you make it through, you'll have more detailed talks with senior execs, and the last step is an interview with the CEO. This way, they get a good look at you from different angles across the leadership team, so they can really evaluate your potential impact.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you introduce yourself and explain your motivation for applying to this role?
Republic Services
General Manager
Manager Easy Negative experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case Presentation Group Other
The interview process involved a phone call, a meeting with the HR manager, and finally a meeting with the division VP. It took a while to get through the stages, with responses taking 2-5 days between each one. The HR manager discussed what they were looking for, but when I asked about the typical workweek, they were evasive and mentioned working hours can vary, sometimes 16 hours, sometimes 8, depending on the workload. The VP seemed more focused on my connections in municipal or small business sectors that they could potentially acquire. It felt like another sales role, and a position with a lot of oversight. They didn't ask anything unusual, mainly gauging my sales abilities.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How much experience do you have selling to government entities?
Republic Services
General Manager
Executive Easy Negative experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Onsite Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The process began with a call from HR, followed by a phone screen. Initial in-person interviews happened at a conference. Even though I spoke with two people, they mentioned needing more interviews. They used another conference to interview me again instead of flying me out to their headquarters. After that, they still wanted one more interview, which was done online. A week later, I was informed I didn't get the job, with no specific reasons given.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you had to make a decision that wasn't popular?
Republic Services General Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Republic Services interview reports.
“What would be the reasons for you to decline our offer?”
Read reports →“How do you approach resolving confrontations with employees?”
Read reports →“How much experience do you have selling to government entities?”
Read reports →“Can you share an instance where you had to make a decision that wasn't popular?”
Read reports →“How do you approach resolving confrontations with customers?”
Read report →“Tell me what you enjoy about leadership.”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you had a disagreement with your manager?”
Read report →“For each of the 5 scenarios presented, how would you handle and resolve them?”
Read report →“What is your approach to leading employees?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 Republic Services interview reports.