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Updated May 22, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Youth Leader I at YMCA
Posted Aug 10, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2010 in San Diego, CA (took a day)
this was an unusual interview since a group of people were selected to be interviewed together. had never had this happen before. About 12 people were taken into a room where a presentation took place and then groups of 3 people were placed to be interviewed by different staff. after the staff asked questions to each person in the 3 person group, another staff came into our group to ask questions. this was too informal and it felt like you could not say everything you wanted to say. this interview took 2 hours. the staff interviewing the group said they will take questions after a presentation/group singing took place but they never got to it and instead took the rest of the time to finish up asking questions. by the way, the questions had to be repeated since after two people answered the question one would forget the original questions. this made me look like an idiot for trying to ask to repeat the question. I knew the YMCA was bad, but not this bad.
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Reason for Declining
got a better offer from a better organized position
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Camp Counselor at YMCA
Posted Aug 3, 2010
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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 May 2008 (took a day)
I recieved a phone call from Amber Tippett, she asked me varied questions about children and why I would like to work with them, how I take responsiblity for kids, how to keep them safe, etc. etc. Also what my expirence working with children was. In the end it just came down to why I wanted the job and if she liked me or not.
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Negotiation Details
No, there is no negotiation possible
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a Background Check.
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Lifeguard at YMCA
Posted Jul 24, 2010
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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 May 2009 in Chicago, IL (took a day)
Turned in application. Interviewed 2 weeks later. Filled out paperwork another week later. Started working. For the first few weeks of work they were still doing a background check. You don't get your first paycheck for nearly a month.
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Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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Director of Youth and Family Programs at YMCA
Posted Jul 17, 2010
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2010 (took 2 weeks)
Hiring manager was very eager to get someone on board. When her assistant contacted me, I was very suprised as to the amount of information she was willing to give me, such as how many candidates they had narrowed it down to as well as sent me a copy of the full job description and the Branch strategic plan to help prepare for the interview.
They had narrowed the field down to 2 candidates and 1 round of interviews. The interview panel was very nice and non- intimidating, especially since there were 6 of them.
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The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Internal Posting at YMCA
Posted Jul 17, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2008 in Halifax, NS (Canada) (took 3 weeks)
I was interviewed by 2 senior individuals in the organization. It was a friendly and supportive atmosphere as I knew them both fairly well. There were 3 interviews in total - the final one consisting of a presentation.
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Reason for Declining
Pursued an MBA full-time instead.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Presentation.
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Member Service Representative at YMCA
Posted Jul 2, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2010 in San Francisco, CA (took 1 week)
They were very organized and timely. The woman I spoke with was so personable, both on the phone and in person. They made me feel comfortable and the environment seemed like a fun place to work. Everyone I met was so welcoming and each employee seemed to really enjoy her work.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Member Service Representative at YMCA
Posted Jun 5, 2010
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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 Aug 2008 in Santa Rosa, CA (took 2 days)
Very relaxed interview. Questions were pretty general.
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Negotiation Details
I didn't try to negotiate.
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Lifeguard at YMCA
Posted May 18, 2010
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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 Jan 2008 in Berwyn, PA (took 1 week)
Filled out application, was asked about previous experiences. Took a drug test. YMCA requires Red Cross lifeguard and CPR certification, which is provided on location. Training took 2 days and costed appx. $200.
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Camp Counselor at YMCA
Posted May 4, 2010
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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 Apr 2008 (took a day)
You first have to turn in the application and then you wait until you receive a phone call or email from the director who then schedules an interview. The group interview engages you unlike normal interviews to see if your personality fits their needs. There is a short period of time and then you either receive an email with job acceptance or declination.
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Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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Camp Counselor at YMCA
Posted Apr 25, 2010
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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 May 2009 (took 2 weeks)
I applied online and was contacted by phone 2 weeks later. I was set up for a group interview with other participants/potential employees. We were asked to camp games, songs, discipline procedures, respond to certain scenarios and to see how we worked as a team. Most if not all of us had a lot of fun. It felt more like a gathering. This interview though got everyone involved and as to how we were really going to be when it came to being a camp counselor. I was invited for an interview after that meeting over the phone. After a brief discussion about the responsibilities and requirements. I was given an offer and accepted.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Presentation, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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