PageGroup Interview Questions

Application

I applied online. I interviewed at PageGroup (New York, NY (US)).

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So I submitted an application online and got a call back. This is a recruiting firm that puts people in touch with companies to help them get jobs. I called the guy back and had a conversation with him. Wow. So mainly you tell them about yourself, your background, what you're looking for etc. Basic questions. This position I applied for salary was way less than what I was already making. The guy, Ian, was completely rude and unprofessionally. He basically said I didn't have enough experience and couldn't make more than that. One, I was already making more than the salary they were offering. Obviously I wouldn't take a job paying me less. Two, I did get another job soon after paying me way more that I did. These recruiter working in real estate do no know much about the construction or engineering business. The guy interviewing on the phone is not even an engineer. I couldn't believe the nerve he had trying to put me down when he's the one who called me. Unbelievable. Definitely would NOT recommend working with this recruiting firm!

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Application

I applied online. The process took a week. I interviewed at PageGroup in March 2013.

Interview

I was contacted by phone to set up an interview. The recruiter seemed impatient and was trying to ask me interview type questions as soon as I answered the phone. He didn't give me much time to answer, interrupted me every few seconds, and then suggested I "do more research" and talk to him the next week. We set up a date and time. When the time came, I waited for a call. After about 10 mins I called his office. The secretary said he was finishing up a meeting. I figured it had run long. I waited a full hour and didn't receive a call. I called his office and left a message. No response or attempt to contact me again. Extremely unprofessional!

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Application

I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at PageGroup.

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contacted by a NEW consultant, for now i'll spare his name. He contacted me to persuade me to work for another company. The reviews on that company is horrible. Normally you would take glassdoor reviews with a grain of salt. However, if multiple people complain about the SAME thing, it's a red flag. He also mentioned that there was low turnover for a sales position. Another red flag. He spoke in a very condescending tone, especially when I checked out his linkedin profile, only been working here for THREE months! Do not act like you know the industry especially if you went from a Paralegal to a RECRUITER.

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Application

I applied through other source. The process took 2+ weeks. I interviewed at PageGroup (New York, NY (US)).

Interview

Contacted through a mutual acquaintance, went through several phone screenings that were more like conversations, then invited to interview in person. The interview was very casual/ informal, and seemed to be going well enough. Followed up to find that they had passed without explanation.

Application

I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at PageGroup (Houston, TX (US)) in December 2014.

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First Round: Interview with a consultant
Second Round: Caliper Test
Third Round: Interview with two manager
Fourth Round: Interview with one manager, role play, interview with the managing director

The process moved relatively quickly, the thing that took longest was getting feedback and results from the caliper test and the actual offer. ** I interviewed days before Christmas, so that's why.

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Application

I applied online. The process took 4+ weeks. I interviewed at PageGroup (New York, NY (US)).

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I went through an intensive interview day. We probably started with 20 people at the beginning of the day, and they had us do different things throughout the whole day. They had us go around the room and stand up, introduce ourselves, say why recruitment interested us, our background, and a fun fact. This was in front of all of the other interviewees and a group of managers - about 10 people dressed to the nines. It was intimidating. They split us into groups of 2 and had us do a sales role play. They also had us interview with 2 different managers (separately.) When we returned, they had half of us stand up and go into another room, where they were told to go home (they didn't get the job.) Some people were very cutthroat in my interviews - questioning why I would want to be there, that my background doesn't lend itself to recruitment, while others were nice and welcoming.

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Application

I applied through a recruiter. The process took a week. I interviewed at PageGroup (New York, NY (US)) in June 2015.

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Interviewed with 3 managers in the office...came to shadow and visit the office...then met with the managing director and got an offer the same day. The managers were very blunt and transparent because they really want you to know what you're getting into.

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Application

I applied in-person. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at PageGroup (New York, NY (US)) in November 2012.

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Thorough - multiple stages and an opportunity to meet a wide cross section of the staff. I was required to present to the board on my business plan and why I felt that the business would be a fit for me, and vise versa. Also, a personality test was required before you would be considered

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Application

I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at PageGroup (Chicago, IL (US)).

Interview

After completing an initial online personality assessment, I was brought in for a 2-day interview process that included individual interviews, role playing, meeting the team, sitting in on a candidate call and finally a Skype interview with the MD.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I was looking for a transparent company that is consistently looking to grow together, but also exercises a culture of accountability. Michael Page seemed to embody that. The impression I got throughout the process was that the Chicago office is growing fast and they need hard working individuals (regardless of experience) to bring in and capitalize on this opportunity. Each consultant and manager I met was genuine, sincere, and above all else, driven. The interview questions themselves were challenging and they really put me on the spot, but I enjoyed it because it demonstrates that they truly care who they bring into the company and who they entrust as an ambassador of Michael Page.

And finally, what sealed the deal for me was meeting the Managing Director based in Boston. He was genuine and a smart individual who expressed that the growth in Chicago, and within Michael Page itself, is immense. This 1 hour meeting/ interview was more than enough to demonstrate his leadership qualities and motivate me work for this company.

To conclude, I couldn't have been more excited when they offered me a position and I am ecstatic to start working. Was the interview process tough? Absolutely. But is it worth challenging yourself to receive an opportunity at Michael Page? 100% yes!

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Application

I applied through other source. I interviewed at PageGroup.

Interview

The interview process was swift though I met with 5 people within a 5 day period with 2 in person meetings. The interview involved role plays, general conversation, and questions based around personality traits.

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