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Updated Feb 5, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Member Services at Life Time Fitness
Posted Feb 5, 2012
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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 2011 (took a day)
I first applied online via the website. I was contacted a few days later by telephone from the department head. She asked a few specific questions regarding my availability and potential start date. She then asked that I come in for a 1:1 interview with her and the General Manager; and to know the mission and vision. I answered a few generic questions, gave my thoughts on how I would carry out the mission/vision; and was offered the job instantly.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Personal Trainer at Life Time Fitness
Posted Jan 28, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2011 (took 4+ weeks)
Filled out an application online, then had my first interview which was a professional interview, one on one. Got called back for a second interview, which was to test my skills. It included a mock training session. If I get called back there will be a third interview with the general manager.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Skills Test.
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Member Advisor at Life Time Fitness
Posted Jan 23, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2010 in Katy, TX (took a day)
The interview process was a run around. I had to interview with 2 different people because the new manager just took over and I guess felt like he could't make a decision. So I had to go to another location to interview with the general manager there because he was former manager at the other location.
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Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Lifetime Cafe Team Member at Life Time Fitness
Posted Jan 9, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2010 in Austin, TX (took a day)
I got a call from the manager of the LifeCafe informing me that they received my application and asked me to make an online profile in their website which I already did. We then scheduled for a one on one interview at the site later that day. The manager was very nice and friendly. I thought all went well as the functions and responsibilities are very easy but I guess they were looking for a younger applicant - more like underage high school part-timer.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Membership Advisor at Life Time Fitness
Posted Dec 20, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 in Sugar Land, TX (took 3 weeks)
-was called for an interview after applying online for a manager position
-interviewed with sales manager, seemed interested, scheduled for a 2nd interview with general manager
i could not even meet this guy and when i saw who he was, he just sat in his office texting on his cell phone and not doing a thing. i didnt understand why i had to waste gas and make another trip when i could have interviewed with him while i was there.
-general manager didnt seem interested do to lack of eye contact during interviewing process just scribbled some notes on a legal pad with no connection with me whatsoever, even though i tried to
-general manager said i would be hired for entry level sales position, even though i have a general -manager background from another fitness company.
he seemed to be very shallow and tried to sell me on the fact that one of his sales staff makes almost 6 figures. really? that explains why there's different staff there every 2 or 3 months, right?
-called to follow up after 2 weeks of being interviewed, sales manager was transferred to another location and general manager was not available. usually when you are transferred to another location its an act of demotion, because you couldnt keep up with stats and you have to go to a worst club than you were just to do the minimum requirements.......basically a second chance to do better so we dont have to fire you!
-called again 2 days later, same response, gm is not available
-called again later the same day and left a message for the gm, no returned phone call
-next day, called again, left voicemail, for gm, no returned phone call
was a waste of my time, managers there are paid too much money to not take phone calls when its part of the responsibility, incompetent, and self-centered. i guess they feel they can be snobbish and stuck up because their gyms cost more than most or cost the most,! its not right or fair, but this is the kind of environment that is embraced at lifetime fitness. you are prejudged as soon as you walk in the door and no sales staff wants to assist you. instead they just stare at you and walk in another direction. sales staff are not properly linked with communication from general manager so nobody knows anything and that is unprofessional. needless to say i spoke with the new sales manager and he said that all positions were filled when the website shows no filled positions for months as well as talking to a sales guy there to tell me nobody had been hired there...dishonesty is also embraced within this organization.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Recruiter at Life Time Fitness
Posted Oct 17, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 in Chanhassen, MN (took 3 months)
The interview consisted of a phone interview with a recruiter, in person interview with management and additional interview with senior management.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
Be realistic.
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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Member Advisor at Life Time Fitness
Posted Oct 9, 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 Aug 2011 in Allen, TX (took a day)
I went directly into the club (after an online application) and met the Sales Manager. It was short and unprofessional. The interview process was made up of about 5 questions and then I was asked to leave. The Sales Manager followed up with me the next week and offered me the position. He told me that before I was able to start working, I would need to sit down with the General Manager of the club to conduct a 1-on-1 interview. However, a couple of days passed and I was able to start without having to meet the General Manager. If you would like to work for LIfe Time Fitness (which I do not recommend, from a sales advisor standpoint) then dress well and fit the part. They are looking for ''healthy individuals'' that portray the Life Time Fitness image.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
There is no negotiating for this position. You sign up for long hours and poor pay. It is %100 commission and while the $30 million dollar facility sells itself, families in the area have a difficult time justifying such an expense ($170 for a family membership -- 3 adults+).
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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General Manager at Life Time Fitness
Posted Sep 25, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 in Burr Ridge, IL (took 5 weeks)
Per employee thru whom I was networking, I sent my resume to the Area Director, who is directly responsible for filling and supervising this position. I did not hear back from him, but rather from a human resources recruiter who lined up a time for a first (screening,as it turned out) interview. Nothing odd at this point, but the trend would become clear.
The screening interview was typical - background information mixed with behavior based scenario questions - which have become typical in just about every industry. This first interview ended on a positive note, with assurances that I would hear from the next interviewer...another human resource individual...for a second interview.
About ten days later, I heard back from the original recruiter who informed me that the Area Director would like to meet me for an interview at the club with the open GM position. Time and date are determined and all looked good to go.
I arrived at the club and informed the front desk individual that I had a pre-arranged appointment with the Area Director. I was told at that time that he was "not in the building", but that she would check to determine the status. About ten minutes later, I was approached by a member of the sales staff, and was asked why I was there, did I have a "specific" appointment, what was the appointment for (an interview), and for what position (GM). Odd line of questioning to be sure. Asked to wait until they could reach the AD, I waited another fifteen minutes for another status update. Finally approached by sales staff to inform me that the interview was to be conducted over the phone.
Finally got the phone call which was taken in the GM's office. Area Director apologized for a communications gap and the confusion - despite my confirming with the recruiter on two separate occasions and being assured that the Area Director would at this location at this time - he was copied in the emails! First significant red flag.
The interview went extremely well - again, background information, behaviorally based questions, my questions answered. Concluded with my being told that I would hear "from Life Time University" within the next week. With the network connections I have within the company, I was told that this dimly simply meant that I had the position, and this was for scheduling of certification classes within Life Time. I thought it was odd that I would not hear back from the AD with an offer, but, ok...in the meantime, I visited the club as a guest on two occasions to begin to form an opinion on strengths and areas of opportunity from a members perspective.
Two weeks passed with nothing from the AD. Meanwhile, he informed several employees that he had found his new GM, even thanking the person who made my recommendation and stating that "I like him a lot!". After two weeks (one week later than when he told me to expect contact), I dropped him a friendly and professional email asking if there was anything else I could to as follow up on our conversation from two weeks prior. Literally 15 minutes passed before my phone rang - it was the original recruiter informing me that they had gone "with another candidate" but they would keep my application and resume on file. I heard nothing from the AD. Eight additional weeks have passed and the position remains open. He confided in several employees that he simply wasn't ready to fill the position and had the recruiter call me to tell me they went with another applicant because he thought I was considering another position. Even going so far as to admitting that "I blew it" and asking if I was still interested. This is not only an Area Director, but a recently promoted "Senior Area Director". This position has been open since early June '11, and remains open as of late September '11. Contrary to what I was told, the position was never filled "with another candidate.
I am realistic enough to know that sometimes the fit just isn't right - and one doesn't get a position for which is applied. From every indication, and having a unique perspective due to the internal contacts I have, this is not the case. It is simply an unprofessional, incompetent approach to managing a company.
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Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Personal Trainer at Life Time Fitness
Posted Aug 26, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2009 in St Louis Park, MN (took 3 days)
Everyone was courteous and professional. No complaints.
Interview Questions
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Fitness Instructor at Life Time Fitness
Posted Aug 24, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2009 (took 5 days)
The basics - want to understand your background, interests, experience, and what you are looking for.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
Yes - if you have past experience.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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