Vaco Recruiter Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 25 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Vaco.
Vaco
Recruiter
Entry Easy Negative experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had three calls. The first was with my recruiter at Vaco, where we discussed what I was looking for and they showed me some potential jobs, though there was only one company they seemed to have. After that, they sent me an email with job details. Then I had a call with the client company I would have been working for. Right after that call, I had one more call with my recruiter. The recruiter expected me to start the job even though I didn't have an offer letter or a confirmed start date. When I emailed to ask for more info, my recruiter told me to call their manager. The manager basically blamed me and said it would be bad if I backed out now, even though I never got an offer letter or signed anything. I mentioned I didn't have a confirmed start date, and the manager asked if I was out of the country, which was weird because I had internet and phone access the whole time and had been in contact with my recruiter. The communication between Vaco and their client was terrible, and the experience got really bad at the end.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What are your long-term career aspirations, and what motivates you to pursue a career in recruiting?
- What are your long-term career goals, and what makes you interested in recruiting?
Vaco
Senior Recruiter
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Behavioral
I had a face-to-face with the manager, then a phone call with a recruiter on the team, followed by another call with a different manager. The final step was a face-to-face with the managing directors, and they offered me the position onsite after that last interview.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What are your motivations for seeking a new company?
- Could you describe your approach to the recruiting process?
Vaco
Recruiter
Mid Easy Negative experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The first interview was with a recruiter and it went really well, she seemed very optimistic. We talked about my salary expectations, and she said they were in line with what they're looking for. I then moved on to the next step, which was a virtual interview with a second recruiter. This interview also went well until the salary discussion. When she mentioned the salary, it was surprisingly low for a high-volume recruiter role, and not at all what the first recruiter had discussed. She then checked the first recruiter’s notes and said my expectation was too high. I was quite annoyed because it was clear there was no internal communication about salary, and if I had known the salary was going to be this low from the start, I wouldn't have spent my time on a second interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What kind of requirements have you recruited for in the past?
Vaco Recruiter Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Vaco interview reports.
“What is your spirit animal?”
Read reports →“If you couldn't pursue your current desired career, what would be your dream job?”
Read reports →“Who serves as your mentor?”
Read reports →“In your opinion, how many placements annually would indicate strong performance in this role?”
Read reports →“What kind of job are you looking for?”
Read report →“What hobbies do you have outside of work?”
Read report →“What draws you to a career in recruiting?”
Read report →“What is your motivation for pursuing a career as a recruiter?”
Read report →“What are your career aspirations as a recruiter?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 25 Vaco interview reports.