I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at BMO US (Los Angeles, CA) in Apr 2026
Interview
One of the most disappointing interview experiences I've had in more than 40 years of interviewing.
The process began well. The recruiter and second interviewer were professional, communicative, and respectful of my experience. I was then referred to the Market President for the final interview, where the experience changed completely. The interview felt disengaged, no next steps were discussed, and after I sent a thank-you email, I heard nothing for nearly three weeks.
When I followed up with the recruiter to express my continued interest and ask for an update, I received a generic rejection email within seconds. Not getting the job wasn't the issue—poor communication and a lack of professionalism were. Based on BMO's reputation, I expected a much better candidate experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would I describe my management style? How do I handle an underperforming employee?
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at BMO US (Los Angeles, CA) in Dec 2021
Interview
Easy process within an environment fostering openness and sincerity , I believe it depend Also on the skills of the person representing the bank as an interviewer. In this case was a really good interview