I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Aerotek (Austin, TX) in Aug 2016
Interview
My communication with the senior recruiting manager was ok - a few misunderstanding with my experience that made her seem incompetent, but overall it was pleasant.
It was when I spoke to the next director, that I felt like some words said were unjustified and frankly, rude. It was really surprising to be first, questioned for my decision-making skills because it was not "logical that someone with my experience would want to start entry level at Aerotek" and that the director values someone who makes sound decisions and "this surely wasn't a sign of logic".
I think the harshest part of the interview was when I was asked what other companies I was applying to and why I didn't move to Austin TX first without an offer, and then given a response that I was not convincing enough to show I wanted this role. And that the director "has a team to lead and many things to do, so to say it honestly, there wasn't a hour to waste by continuing to speak with me". Then she hung up.
Sadly, this wasn't the only thing said that shocked me about this conversation. Perhaps this is not unusual for a company like Aerotek? I'm throughly disappointed and you would think a recruiting firm would understand how to treat people who already put in the time and effort to get into a third round of interviewing with your company, to respect that interest. I'm glad I won't be working there and I feel bad for the rest of that poor team.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why didn't you move and relocate without a job offer?
It was a quick and easy phone interview. They asked questions about why you would be good in this role and what strengths you have. It was friendly and a good experience.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Aerotek (Birmingham, AL) in Oct 2024
Interview
I first had a screening call with the internal recruiter. Then, I was invited to go in for an interview with the manager. After that, I was asked to return to shadow.
When I was brought in for the interview, everything was fine but I was told by the manager that her newer employees are averaging 6 figures. She did tell me up front that they work 50+ hours a week, every week. I left that being clear that there would be no work life balance (and that this is not a priority for this company) but at least feeling like I would be compensated accordingly. During shadowing, I got a very different story from the wonderful guys that worked there. Two of them showed me their commission charts and they were FAR from 6 figures. One was making less than $300/week in commission, one (senior recruiter) was making around $500. At very best, the 2nd year recruiter was making $70k. In fact, he told me that he has to justify to his family why he still works at Aerotek with how many hours he works but he continued to say to me “but there’s potential to make so much more”- it was actually sad. The other entry-level guy I shadowed seemed genuinely miserable. None of them had anything GOOD to say about working there other than potential. My impression was these guys are great but this is like a cult. I was seriously desperate for a job but after leaving the shadowing day, there was no way I was going to accept this job for $16.50 an hour for 3 months until training was done and go on to average $18/hour for my first year (with the hours I would have to work).
My advice, don’t lie to candidates about how much they will be making. Not only is that just dishonorable, but it’s a serious red flag.
At the end, they asked if I had hesitations about working there and I was honest and told them it seemed work life balance was not a thing and none of the sales managers sitting with me knew what to say.
I wasn’t offered the job, but there is no way I would have accepted after that experience.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Aerotek
Interview
Very thorough interview process and ask a lot of sales driven questions. Sell you on growth opportunity and if you’re interested in account management or sales earning commission it’s a great environment
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
An obstacle you’ve overcome to get where you are today?