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Updated Mar 27, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Assistant General Manager at Equinox Fitness
Posted Mar 27, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed May 2011 in Palo Alto, CA (took a day)
After conducting a phone interview, I met with the General Manager of the facility. The questions were basic and covered my work experience, knowledge of the industry, strengths-and-weaknesses, etc. Nothing out of the ordinary.
After the interview, there was no follow up on whether or not I got the job. I think companies who conduct themselves in this manner are not worth working for. It shows a lack of care and communication and is unconsiderate.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Personal Trainer at Equinox Fitness
Posted Jan 19, 2012 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2012 in Dallas, TX (took 2 months)
Was contacted by the regional recruiter after submitting my resume on the same day. Was told I would be contacted by a certain date and if not contacted to let her know. Was never contacted and informed recruiter. Was finally called two days later, after 7p and was away from phone. Fitness Manager left message for me to call. Called immediately the next morning and was informed that the FM was not in, so left a voice mail. After a week, I tried to call again. Was told FM was busy and would have to call me back. The FM did not call me back for another two weeks. Finally had phone interview and scheduled 1:1 interview. That interview went great and was told I would be called for a practical and a panel interview to follow. Two weeks later was finally called to schedule practical. Practical was a week later and finally got my case study. Case study had very limited info and was very vague on what was to be done. Showed up to the practical on time and prepared. Was rushed through the practical with a trainer that was supposed to be my case study client. After practical was cut short the FM was very rude and made unintelligent comments. Not sure if it was just a bad day for her, but def was for me after that experience. Bad experience and unimpressed with the whole process.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Skills Test.
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Trainer at Equinox Fitness
Posted Dec 2, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2011 (took 2 weeks)
I applied with an employee referral. They called me after a few days and did an impromptu phone interview. After the phone interview, they told me they would follow up if I made it to the next step in the hiring process. I came in for two more interviews in total. After the third interview (1 phone and 2 in person), they once again told me they'll get back to me. (This was all a ruse to make them look selective) They contacted me again to have me come in for "feedback," during which they gave me an offer in person. They do this so you are more likely to accept on the spot. None of the interviews were challenging in any way. As long as you are a good talker, you're fine. r
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Personality Test.
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Corporate at Equinox Fitness
Posted Oct 31, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2011 (took 4 weeks)
There were 4 rounds of interviews. 1) phone interview with HR, 2) in-person with the same HR person, 3) an in-person with the hiring manager and 4) in-person with 5 other team members. The two interviews with the HR person was redundant since I had to come back an alternate day to meet the hiring manager. The in-person with 5 team members lasted 4 1/2 hours. I had to meet with them individually. Again, it was redundant since they asked almost the same exact questions. Not a good use of time for both parties, in my opinion.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Assistant to the Chief XXX Officer at Equinox Fitness
Posted Sep 24, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2009 in New York, NY (took 2 days)
Recruiter contacted me and wanted to bring me in for an interview. Interviewed with the CXX. He was very warm, smiled a lot, made me feel very comfortable. He listed the duties of the position and chatted with me a bit to get a feel for my personality, as I would be supporting him. He wanted me to come back the next day to meet another Officer in the company. I did so and he interviewed me with more job-specific questions which surrounded interpersonal skills. He left the room to speak with the previous CXX that interviewed me the day before. He returned and hired me on the spot.
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Negotiation Details
I was going to negotiate, but they offered me a package that I couldn't refuse. It was above what I was going to negotiate.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Assistant GM at Equinox Fitness
Posted Jul 28, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2011 in Boston, MA (took 2 weeks)
I applied for the job and got a phone call the next day. After returning the call, I received a follow up phone call in 2days from the NY location. For the next 15-20 minutes we had a phone interview. Things were going great until she asked me if I had sales experience (I did not). She then told me that if I wanted to work there, I should start in the sales and work from there. Received a phone call 2 weeks later seeing if I wanted a sales career there.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Personal Trainer at Equinox Fitness
Posted Jul 25, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2010 in Bethesda, MD (took 5 weeks)
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!
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Personality Test.
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Coordinator at Equinox Fitness
Posted Jun 15, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2011 (took 2 days)
Met with 2 people and it was a great experience. They asked about my background and told me about the position they had to offer.
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Negotiation Details
I have not tried to negotiate yet.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Personal Trainer at Equinox Fitness
Posted Apr 27, 2011 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2011 in Los Angeles, CA (took 2 days)
I found out about the opening online from a job board. About 3 days after e-mailing my resume, the personal training recruiter e-mailed me asking what type of experience I had. After my response she told me that she would forward my resume to the Pasadena location. For a week I heard nothing from anyone. She then got in contact with me said that they were having an open house if I wanted to attend, she could reserve a spot for me. I took the offer. The open house was on a Monday at 1:30, but actually didn't start till about 2. They had at least four "managers" in there plus the personal trainer recruiter. She told us about the company background and so forth. She also went to talk about the great benefits of working with the company, like continued education and great pay.. When she was done she had everyone stand up one by one and introduce ourselves and give a brief insight on our skills background and why we want to work with the company. When that was over they gave us a tour of the place and then said they would contact us sometime that week.I received a call within 2hrs after leaving to come in for an audition interview the next day. That interview was scheduled for 2:30 but started 15 mins late. They had me assess a guy that was also at the open house and then take him on the floor and train him while 3 of their managers stood ther with clip boards taking notes. Very uncomfortable. They all stood there with very serious faces and I swear they did not smile or at least smirk not once during the whole process. After that was done I was taken into a room with 2 of the managers where one tried to tell me that I wasn't doing things that I did for sure. As in checking the clients form and cheering him on. From that point I figured it was a bunch of bull. He then went on to tell me how their clients pay alot of money and they someone that's going to be like a cheerleader out there (although this is not what you see on the floor when you're checking the place out). Anyway they sent me an e-mail the next day saying that they want to look at other prospects. The recruiting manager e-mailed me right after and asked me if I can take a look at their website and see if there are any other locations that I would be interested in. So off to another open house I went (same process). And now just got a call for an interview with them (lets see how that goes).
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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview, a Presentation and a Skills Test.
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Membership Advisor at Equinox Fitness
Posted Feb 28, 2011 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2010 in New York, NY (took 2 weeks)
Prior to meeting with the GM I filled out an online application and took a personality test.
I met with the GM at the midtown location. As I sat waiting for him I was surprised to learn that the two young women dressed in cocktail halter dresses, spiky shoes, with their hair so flat ironed that they appeared to have just rolled off the press, were management from headquarters. Their presence and attitudes were unprofessional. Had I met them at a party I might have felt differently. But they were unfriendly and quite self absorbed.
The GM was what you might expect from midtown--the affectation of a man that measures every word for effect. The interview questions were very general. I filled out an application and gave him my resume.
The next step was to attend an open house being held by--I believe it was human resources. I received a confirmation email with the time and arrived 10 minutes early. Had it been the RIGHT time I would have been 10 minutes early, however, the email information that I received was incorrect. The door was locked and when they opened it, under her breath, the equinox representative said: YOU"RE LATE. All eyes on me. There were probably 16-20 potential hires there. How awkward. They apparently showed a video on the company during the meeting, which I missed. I think I was there for 2 minutes before I had to sell myself. It was terribly uncomfortable.
At the end of the meeting I introduced myself to the staff from headquarters. I apologized for the being late and explained that the person(who was standing right there) emailed me the wrong time for the meeting. They completely blew that off what I said and implied that people are late all the time...
Because "I'm not," when I got back to my computer I sent the woman who originally notified me of the time--who was there at the meeting-- a copy of the email and explained that I didn't feel like I had the opportunity to put my best foot forward under the circumstances. She responded with--it was very nice meeting you and good luck with the interview process. Never owned it! How weird. By this point I was feeling like I had no interest in working for this company. They were horrible! I decided to contact the GM that I had met with and tell him what occurred. He responded in exactly the same way as the person who sent the original email.
What a disturbing culture this company has created. It's like the stepford employees! Even down to their EST like expression that they repeat over and over: Thank you for reaching out! I just want to reach out to you!
The irony is that I'm acquainted with the person who got hired for the job. She has a marketing background.
2 months later she told me that I was so fortunate NOT to have been hired and that she's leaving. She said it was truly the WORST company she has ever worked for. No support, ridiculous quota, and more.
Equinox will not be able to ride on their "oh, we have Kiehl's products in our showers!" forever. What they don't have is what will ultimately matter. And that would be intelligence and interpersonal skills.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Personality Test.
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