Phone screen and then 1 or more video interviews, fairly straightforward.
I liked the people I met, everyone was nice and I'd consider applying again, but the rejection process is tough on candidates. You spend a few hours preparing for and interviewing with potential future coworkers, and then you get an automated rejection (via text message) from "Olivia" which is the name of the online careers chatbot they use. It would just be nice to have a little more personal rejection from the recruiter/coordinator when a candidate makes it far in the process.
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Question 1
Why are you interested in working for Vail Resorts? What attracted you to the position?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Vail Resorts
Interview
Multiple layers of interview with various HR leadership and clients. Started with the recruiter and moved on to the direct leadership chain from there. Overall it was a great experience. I really enjoyed the opportunity to meet various leaders and clients.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The interview was very conversation based and questions were mainly around approach and work history
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Vail Resorts
Interview
I was directly sourced via LinkedIn and was quickly scheduled for interviews. I met with the recruiter, hiring manager, and an internal HRBP ("peer"). They were highly responsive and moved quickly to schedule me for my next round after next round all within the same week.
I was communicating directly with the hiring manager who was making herself available and checking in with me regularly - all good signs of interest to go out of her way. I was told I would have one more conversation, and after following up a few times, received no reply.
After several days of silence, I received an automated decline email from the recruiter/ATS. After following up directly both with the recruiter and hiring manager for additional context, I still received no reply.
Auto-declines are used often and acceptable through most of the process - but not with late-stage applicants you're seriously considering. Overall, a very disappointing candidate experience - then again, candidate experience is incredibly reflective of a company's values and culture..