I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Equinox (Bethesda, MD) in Aug 2010
Interview
All interviewees required to attend an open house, by invitation only. After 1 callback and additional phone interview, required to schedule additional interview 4 weeks later. Hypothetical questions asked, no skills tests or other professional certifications, references required...strange. After completing this vigorous interview process, employers stated that you will not hear from them at all unless you are wanted for the last step of this interview process. How exhausting and time consuming..especially for a position of just personal trainer, not management!
Virtual and in-person interviews; virtual interview was not too bad it was a recorded interview with situational questions and multiple choice while the in-person interview was mostly a vibe check and seeing how you would take on new clients.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One thing they asked about was how you deal with difficult clients?
I applied online. I interviewed at Equinox (Greenwich, CT)
Interview
I had a very positive phone interview experience with Equinox. The interviewer was professional, welcoming, and respectful of my time. They asked clear, thoughtful questions about my background and gave a great overview of the role, team expectations, and the company culture. The conversation felt organized and informative, and I appreciated how transparent they were about next steps in the process. Overall, it was a smooth and pleasant interview experience that reflected well on the company.
Super easy, had a round with a recruiter and then met with the manager. They were very transparent about pay and work required. I see a lot of negative reviews about pay, but at least from my experience the whole pay scale was clearly communicated and lined out.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your current knowledge about personal training?