I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Aimco (Denver, CO) in Sept 2018
Interview
Applied online. Contacted for an initial interview with someone from HR. The went to their offices for an in-person interview.
The in-person interview was two parts: Part one was basic behavioral questions and asking for details about my qualifications by my would-be supervisor and co-worker. Then there was a small skills test in Excel. Part two was with the Director of Finance. Really nice guy. Practically my dream boss who seemed to eat and breathe everything that would make a work environment positive. We discussed the work environment at AIMCO and he told me something I would never hear from a director in corporate America: "I have the philosophy that family comes first, and that work is only rewarding if it doesn't get in the way of your family." I was told in my in-person interview that they were interviewing ~15 people for the position, but that I would be contacted in 1-2 weeks notifying me whether they wanted to move forward with me as a candidate. After 5 weeks, five emails, and four phone calls later (both to the recruiter's office and cell numbers provided to me in emails), I still haven't heard any response. At this point I can't accept any other conclusion other than that the recruiter was deliberately avoiding me. The position has been removed from their website, so I can only assume it was filled by someone else.
My would-be co-workers and supervisors were very nice and AIMCO seemed like an AMAZING place to work, but the recruiter's behavior demonstrated a serious lack of either integrity or performance, both of which are part of AIMCO's "core values". If it weren't for his lack of courtesy towards me as a candidate, this would have been a positive review.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me about specific projects I had worked on. There was a basic skills test in Excel (vlookups, if statements, etc). What was the explanatory power of the model in your most recent analysis? Why are you looking to leave your current employer? Are you willing to work extra hours during our "busy season"? What does your ideal work environment look like? How do you deal with conflict?