I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Pacific Hospitality Group (Irvine, CA) in Jan 2023
Interview
Experienced a lengthy interview process. While I did not get the job, I felt compelled to share my experience.
The interview process consisted of multiple rounds, each requiring significant time and energy on my part. I made myself available at short notice for several interviews, which were repetitive. This process felt unnecessarily drawn out and demanding.
The interviews themselves were often disorganized and unprofessional. Interviewers were frequently late and appeared unprepared. In some instances, the interviews were conducted in less-than-ideal settings. There were also technical difficulties during some interviews, further adding to the lack of professionalism.
Throughout the process, I received positive feedback and was led to believe that I was performing well in each round. However, upon being informed that I was not selected for the position, I was not given any specific reason for their decision. This disappointing lack of transparency left me feeling undervalued as a candidate who has put a lot of effort into the interviewing process.
While I appreciate the opportunity to interview, I believe there are areas where the interview process could improve by streamlining it to be more efficient and less demanding for candidates. Additionally, they could be more transparent and avoid misleading candidates about their performance.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Pacific Hospitality Group (Irvine, CA) in Aug 2022
Interview
I applied online and then spoke with a recruiter. The interview was scheduled the next week and I heard back within a week of the interview. I had three consecutive conversations with the team that was hiring for the role and then spoke with all three of the panel together. I ended up repeating myself a lot because of the structure of the interview and it didn't necessarily feel like the best opportunity to position myself for the role I was applying for as the interview was "reset" several times.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked a lot about my previous work and also about particular challenges I faced in a previous role.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Pacific Hospitality Group (Huntington Beach, CA) in Apr 2017
Interview
Very short. I went in and within 5 minutes I was hired. They showed me around the place and showed me the menu. I was told it was very face paced and that training would be fast.