Seattle Credit Union Interview Questions
& Process

Applied via the company portal, finding the role through an Indeed saved search. The portal only allowed one document upload (resume). HR sent an email inviting me to schedule a screening call, which happened two days later. About a week after the first interview, I got another email to set up a second phone interview with the hiring manager and another person involved. Both interviews were capped at one hour. A week after the second interview, HR sent a polite email saying I wasn't selected. The process overall felt reasonably paced, quicker than many I've seen (24 days total from application to decline, including a holiday).

The whole thing took weeks! First, there was a phone interview in mid-June. Then, two assessments at the end of June. After that, a panel interview the first week of July, followed by an in-person interview with the hiring manager that same week. They said a decision would be made by the end of the following week. But, almost 10 weeks later, and after they asked me to apply for a new role they created because 'you're a great fit', and after several conversations and emails, I got a 'thank you for your time, while your experience is impressive, we are not moving forward with you at this time, but please continue to watch our job postings' kind of response.

I applied for a Credit Analyst role at Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union twice, first in November 2016 and then again in May 2017. The initial interview in 2016 was a 60-minute HR screening with standard questions and a focus on credit knowledge. I was rejected via email two weeks later. Months after, the hiring manager called about a new opening and wanted to re-interview me. This second process involved four more interviews (including an initial phone call) and two separate requests for sample work due to concerns about my experience. The interview stages were: 1. A phone interview with the CAM. 2. An interview with the CAM and an SRM. 3. An interview with the Regional SRM and SCO. 4. An interview with another SRM and the Loan Processing Manager. After 4.5 weeks, I received an offer that was disappointing due to a small salary increase and being below industry average. Despite the cool culture and good benefits, I disliked their reaction to my salary negotiation attempts, making me feel undervalued. I also disliked how often they asked for my current salary, believing my expectations should suffice. The whole process took too long and the compensation was low, so I declined the offer as my current employer easily matched it.

First there was a recruiter call, then I had to take three tests. My scores on these tests decided if I moved forward. Next was a committee interview with three current employees where they asked basic interview questions about strengths and weaknesses. Finally, I had an interview with the hiring manager who also asked basic questions.