Search Recruiter Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 18 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Search.
Search
Recruitment Consultant
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
It was a 3 stage interview process, with the final round being a panel interview. The stages were spaced out about a week apart. The whole hiring process took around 3 weeks. They made the job offer very quickly over the phone right after the final interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me why you think you're a good fit for this position.
Search
Recruitment Consultant
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Had a telephone interview first, then a face to face interview, and then the recruiter said she got feedback. I couldn't get hold of the recruiter for a whole week. During that week, the interviewer called me and wanted me to meet some of his colleagues. So I went for a second interview. After that, I finally got through to the recruiter, who told me I wasn't shortlisted based on the first interview feedback. It makes no sense to make me go for another interview if that was the case. Such a waste of my time and energy. I wouldn't apply or work with this company again. The communication from the recruiter and staff was terrible.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your understanding of the recruitment field
Search
Recruitment Consultant
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
Had a short phone call first, then was invited for a casual interview. It was brief, with basic questions, a bit of roleplay, and moved very quickly. The interviewer seemed uninterested and focused on selling other commission-based positions, suggesting an unprofessional setting. I was told I'd hear back within a week, but after two weeks of silence, I called. The interviewer barely remembered me and gave vague reasons for rejection: inappropriate dress (wearing a suit on their casual day), insufficient experience, and being 'too confident.' Apparently, bringing a backpack after an hour-and-a-half commute was also an issue. Before ending the call, they tried to sell me on other roles again, likely for commission. Overall, it was a really bad experience.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you present your CV to me?
- What motivates you to join our company?
Search Recruiter Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Search interview reports.
“Do you reside in shared housing or own property in the UK?”
Read reports →“Who provided financial sponsorship for you as an international student?”
Read reports →“Can you conduct a mock interview with an employee who has called in sick?”
Read reports →“In your opinion, what are the 5 most crucial qualities for a Recruitment Consultant?”
Read reports →“Were there any surprising questions asked?”
Read report →“Why recruitment?”
Read report →“What is your understanding of the recruitment field”
Read report →“Can you present your CV to me?”
Read report →“What makes you want to get into recruitment?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 18 Search interview reports.