WestJet Interview Questions & Reviews

Interview Details – Recruiter - phone and in-person, VP - phone and in-person (plus other VPs), EVP and directs in-person, psychologist. Lengthy but thorough process with two visits to the campus. Everyone was very friendly and appreciative of my time. Very professional and very 'WestJet-y'. These are smart people who know their business.

Negotiation Details – Very little negotiation. The offer was solid, and didn't leave much room for negotiation.

Interview Details – Great place to work, friendly environment .

Interview Details – Despite Westjet's slogan that the staff are fun and friendly...I found it to be the complete opposite when it comes to requesting for company information and an information interview. Information interview is a process where an individual wants to learn more about a company that's beyond what is written on their website, and usually one would request no more than 15 min of their time to ask questions about the company process, philosophies. An information interview is NOT a desparate plead for employment. I was stonewalled by the receptionist, and she absolutely refused to give out any company information or allow me to talk to someone else that would know more about the area that I am interested in (safety). I decided to try again at the encouragement of my job coach. When I called again, a new receptionist that seems have just started and unfamiliar with the Westjet way, transferred me to the Safety Evaluation department, and a lady answered the call. After I am communicated to her that I am looking for an Information Interview she immediately HUNG UP on me!! I even called back just in case it was a technical glitch, and left a message. I never got a call back. It has been about a month now.

I did quite a few information interviews with other companies before, whether it's face to face or over the phone. I never seen this type of resistance to request for more information. Apparently, when I talked to other people, westjet has a reputation for being very secretive, and the receptionist stonewalling those callers wanting more information. This leads me to believe that they got something to hide, and that is never a good sign. Since it is not just one person, this type of rude behavior must be encouraged from the very top of their organizational hierrachy. I have since given up as I don't want to work with such rude, non-transparent organization.

Interview Details – I moved to this position from another position within WestJet. The interview process is good, mostly behavioural based. I find these questions a little harder than need be.

Negotiation Details – there was no negotiation you basically take what you are given

Interview Details – After submitting resume through the website was initially contacted by email to arrange an initial phone interview. Phone interview was basic information, wages, experience and qualifications and expectations. After that a personal interview was setup. The interview was with the base manager, one of the leads and a representative from HR department. It was conducted in a very friendly, casual and professional manner. An official job offer was received a week after the interview.

Interview Details – Employee referral, phone interview, interview with HR and Manager, second less formal interview over coffee with 2 designers. Overall people extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Good HR team.

Negotiation Details – Met my salary expectations

Interview Details – Received the automated 'thanks but no thanks' email after applying online. Less than one week later I was emailed by a recruiter asking if I was interested in talking over the phone. Had a fantastic phone interview with a lady who really does embody what you would expect from a WestJetter: energetic, positive, and helpful. We made arrangements for a face-to-face meeting, which also included the hiring manager and a manager from a related area.

Interview Details – the hiring and interview process is quite simple, most questions are based on the format of a" situation, tasks, actions and reaction". when prepared, it goes like a breeze, the interviewers are very friendly and they do take notes of the candidates experience all along. It does not take long to get a feedback after the interview whether, it is for a yes or a thanks, but no thanks.

Interview Details – The phone interview was brief, 5 min or so. Basically to check availability and to make sure I wasn't obviously not right for the job. Group interview fun, nerve racking, wasn't sure what they were looking for - lots of observation. A couple of people really took over. Wonder if they got hired? Would like the heads up fo r the group interviews beforehand although I guess they're also looking at your comfort level and how you handle stress of the unknown.