I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Hays (Yishun New Town, ) in Nov 2017
Interview
1. Phone call interview
2. Interview with HR
3. Assessment Centre
4. Meet with the directors
The whole process was very smooth and informative. Although I felt that it was a tad bit long for such a junior position. The Assessment Centre was really great though you get a thorough overview on what you would be doing as a recruiter on a daily basis. Being able to interact with the managers/ directors over the role play was really fun. No doubt it’s very challenging remember to always be yourself and be really confident.
Interview questions are common. Ensure that you know your resume well and be articulated when asked a question.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Hays (Kuala Lumpur) in Mar 2026
Interview
The pre-screening session felt quite rushed, and I didn’t really have the opportunity to fully introduce my background as the interviewer often moved on before I could finish my responses. This made the conversation feel one-sided. Unfortunately, it also gave me a less positive impression of the interview culture, and I decided not to proceed with the second round.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Recruitment can be quite challenging and fast-paced. What attracts you to this field?
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Hays in Mar 2026
Interview
Had the first round interview. Basically common questions with a kind person. There's question that I didn't prepare and ask her to let me think few seconds, overall it's a good exp.
First it was a pre-screening call, then you'll be given a time slot to attend what is called as assessment centre. It's usually within a group setting and there's 3 parts of to it as well. There's the ice breaker, debate session and role play - all to test your critical thinking skills under pressure. Some might find it daunting and challenging and might not even make it past the first round. They will give you feedback on your answers and it's an eye-opener. Don't let it dishearten you, take it as a learning curve. If you wanna be prepared for any other interviews, just go and get yourself interviewed at Hays first, you'll ace all the other interviews because you'll already be ready for any challenging questions.