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Westlake Services Interview Questions & Reviews
Getting the Interview 11 Interviews
Interview Experience 8 Ratings
Sales at Westlake Services
Accepted Offer – Reviewed May 14, 2013
Interview Details – Typical interview and hiring process.
Interview Question – Why do you want to work here? View Answer
Negotiation Details – Take it or leave it.
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Auto Securities Broker at Westlake Services
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Los Angeles, CA Mar 2013 – Reviewed Apr 29, 2013
Interview Details –
Applied through an Indeed posting & heard back later that afternoon
One Interview, done by the hiring manager for the position -- pretty standard -- he gives a powerpoint presentation of the position & describes the positions expectations
Turned it over to me to provide my relevant experience & pitch him on why I would be successful in the position
Interview Question – What interest did you have before being contacted by Westlake Financial Services in Auto Loans? View Answer
Reason for Declining – The position seemed like if you could mention key words in the interview, you were extended an offer.
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Auro Securities Broker/Dealer Account Manager at Westlake Services
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Los Angeles, CA Apr 2012 – Reviewed Mar 31, 2013
Interview Details – I did a three person panel interview. Asked questions on my resume and my past experiences.The atmoshere was very easy-going. They understood I was a bit nervous, my temp position was ending, and this my way of staying on board. I remember I was the last person they were seeing that day for the program, but they treated my like I was the first person they saw.
Interview Question – They asked me to sell the value of my ca - why I choose it, what did I like about it, etc View Answer
Negotiation Details – I came with a strong sales background which added to my having a degree. The program is set, you get a standard salary for a year, and then roll into the regualar sales compensation plan.
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Dealer Account Manager at Westlake Services
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Los Angeles, CA Jun 2012 – Reviewed Apr 1, 2013
Interview Details – Apply for the job or college recruiter will give you an app to apply for. First interview is over the phone. The second and third interview are in person with sales managers and senior execs
Interview Question – Why Westlake financial as opposed to other banks View Answer
Negotiation Details – No negotiations, its take this or nothing
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Junior Software Engineer at Westlake Services
No Offer – Reviewed Mar 26, 2013
Interview Details – The initial phone interview lasted about an hour, I was being to talk about my past experiences and current projects. The interview consisted mostly behavioral questions and minimal technical questions were involved. After the interview I was being asked to submit several code examples of my own. I sent roughly three emails afterward and expected to hear from them as they promised me that regardless of the outcome I would hear feedback. , however I did not hear anything after multiple email attempts, which I found to be very unprofessional.
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Entry Level Risk Analyst at Westlake Services
No Offer – Reviewed Mar 4, 2013
Interview Details –
I received a phone call 2 days after I submitted my resume through our school career website. The HR representative asked me if i need sponsorship from the company and my education background kind questions. And she scheduled an skype interview for me first. During the skype interview, the two interviewors from the risk management team are very nice and professional. They asked questions based on my resume, working experiences with specific details. And also my extracuricular activites.
They also asked me a probability questin.
After the skype interview, they emailed me a spreadsheet with datas on it. And they require you to analyze the data and answer a question in 30 minutes.
Interview Question – 5 people are sitting around a circle. What is the probability that A is sitting next to B View Answers (2)
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Insurance Claims Services at Westlake Services
No Offer – Interviewed in Los Angeles, CA Jul 2012 – Reviewed Jul 25, 2012
Interview Details – Firstly was contacted via phone, was asked what some of the current trends are in the industry i work in, was also asked what some of the challenges are. Was called in for a face to face interview shortly after. This interview was very reasonable and I felt like I answered the questions well, but apparently not well enough.
Interview Question – With your lack of experience, how would you be able to compete with other candidates that have much more experience than yourself? Answer Question
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Account Manager at Westlake Services
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Los Angeles, CA Jan 2011 – Reviewed Apr 23, 2012
Interview Details – Phone interview and job offer
Interview Questions
- What is your experience? Answer Question
- Why Westlake? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – No negotiating. Commision position.
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Dealer Account Manager at Westlake Services
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Los Angeles, CA Jul 2011 – Reviewed Apr 14, 2012
Interview Details – Interview process was very casual. Only place that I have began working for in just one interview. Have to have basic financial acumen and helps if you have car sales or finance experience. Just let them know what you can bring to the table and you will probably be hired. Office has car sales feel, all about doing deals.
Interview Question – Why do you think we do the bulk of our business during tax season? View Answer
Negotiation Details – no negotiation. They start you at a base for 6 mo that drops significantly after then. The goal is to be making high commissions by then...
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Human Resources Assistant at Westlake Services
No Offer – Reviewed Aug 3, 2012
Interview Details – I was called in for a group interview for and HR Assistant position. I was told to get there 20 minutes early to fill out a lengthy application. Receptionist was kinda snobby which left a bad impression. Interviewed alone with HR Mgr & HR Coordinator. Pleasant interview
Interview Question – Where do you see your self in 5 years? Kinda cliche...but hard at the same time View Answer
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