Senior Lifestyle Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Senior Lifestyle.
Senior Lifestyle
Program Assistant
Entry Easy Neutral experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was pretty easy. First, there was a screening call, then an in-person interview. It felt more like an info session than a real interview. We talked about the hours and when I could start, and they seemed really keen on hiring me.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your experience working with seniors?
Senior Lifestyle
Executive Director
Executive Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process started with the corporate recruiter and then to the RDO. I also had a panel interview with the RDO and two other Executive Directors. The company culture was shared along with expectations.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain what ROI is?
Senior Lifestyle
Resident Activities Assistant
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I applied and got a response in about 45 minutes, with the interview set for early the next week. I was a bit early, but they called me in 10 minutes past the scheduled time. They even got my name wrong twice, but I figured out who she was. On the way to her office, she mentioned a resident happy hour was starting and she only had a few minutes, asking if I could help out. The interview hadn't even begun. She then admitted she hadn't reviewed my resume. The job was posted as part-time with a degree preferred. When I brought up my education, she dismissed it, saying it wasn't relevant and it might have been an old job posting. After some standard questions, she asked some really odd ones, like if I needed to sit and if I liked taking vacations. Then, she had me go to the ongoing happy hour and stand at the bar while she got something. It was super awkward and unprofessional. Back in her office, she said she assumed I wasn't working, but if she'd seen my resume, she would have known I was. She also expressed hesitation because I couldn't commit to 4 days a week (full-time). I explained I had a commitment and needed to give my current place 2-3 weeks' notice to find a replacement, but could start part-time immediately, 3 days a week. It felt unprofessional and, given the questions, potentially discriminatory.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What are your strengths and weaknesses?
- Do you require sitting breaks during the workday?
- Do you enjoy taking time off for vacations?
Senior Lifestyle
Wellness Director
Director Difficult Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
During the phone interview for the Wellness Director position, I was asked to talk about my past experiences with seniors who had different stages of dementia. They also wanted to know how I work in a team, how I deal with challenging people, and how I've resolved tough situations in previous jobs. The interviewer seemed more interested in how I actually handled difficult scenarios rather than just giving pre-planned answers.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an example of how you managed a challenging situation or dealt with a difficult individual?
Senior Lifestyle Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Senior Lifestyle interview reports.
“Do you enjoy taking time off for vacations?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what ROI is?”
Read reports →“Do you require sitting breaks during the workday?”
Read reports →“When do you decide to stop pursuing a prospect?”
Read reports →“What would you do if you had a difficult resident financially who was unable to secure the necessary funds to move into the community? How would you handle this situation?”
Read report →“What would be a deal breaker for you?”
Read report →“What would my employer say if I resigned?”
Read report →“What draws you to senior housing?”
Read report →“Can you describe a situation where a resident's desired treatment differed from their family's wishes, and how you handled it?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 32 Senior Lifestyle interview reports.