Selby Jennings Recruiter Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Selby Jennings.
Selby Jennings
Recruitment Consultant
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was fast, efficient, and streamlined, with three rounds. It started with a virtual meeting with HR, followed by an in-office session with the line manager and Hong Kong head, and then a final discussion with the line manager.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you tell us something about yourself?
- Is there anything you regret?
Selby Jennings
Recruitment Consultant
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Group Presentation
Interview formats
Presentation Group
At the assessment stage, around 11 of us had to fill out a sheet, basically our CV, and then another sheet asked for referrals of names, numbers, and email addresses of friends we think would be good at the job. Then we got into pairs and had to sell our partner to the interviewer. After that, in groups, we had to sell a product. They then told us to look at cheques on the wall with employees' earnings on them. We weren't there long at all, I had travelled a long distance - complete waste of time and money - they do not pay expenses. Mickey mouse system basically, not like big professional companies such as BARCAP or KPMG etc.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Why do you want to go into recruitment?
- Why do you think you will be good at this job?
- Considering the high pressure and stress, similar to a driving test every day, could you handle it?
Selby Jennings
Recruitment Consultant
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
It started with a phone call from an HR manager based in Singapore. I spoke with her twice before meeting a managing director in Hong Kong. The initial calls and interviews were fairly standard. The first round was more relaxed, but the second round got more formal as we met at their office and I spoke with one of the recruitment consultants. All these discussions were very direct about the job's nature. They didn't oversell the role but made sure I understood how demanding it could be. The final stage involved a practical task where I had to make candidate calls for half a day, after which the managers evaluated my performance and we reviewed it together.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What is your understanding of the recruitment industry?
- Could you please rank the following in order of importance: Client, Company, and Yourself?
Selby Jennings Recruiter Interview Questions
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“Are you more competitive with yourself or with others?”
Read reports →“Were you involved in sports during high school?”
Read reports →“What qualities make a good recruitment consultant?”
Read reports →“Can you name three weaknesses about yourself?”
Read reports →“Considering the high pressure and stress, similar to a driving test every day, could you handle it?”
Read report →“What is your understanding of the recruitment industry?”
Read report →“On a scale of 1 to 10, how badly do you need a job right now?”
Read report →“Why do you want to go into recruitment?”
Read report →“What makes your partner a good recruitment consultant?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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