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Updated Nov 14, 2023
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Anonymous Employee in Santo Domingo
I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Varsity Tutors (Santo Domingo) in Jun 2023
It was a great interview, Honestly did not feel like an interview at all. The interviewer was very friendly and super nice, and I accepted the offer. The first interview is self-recorded through Hireview and the second one is a couple of days later live, the whole process took about a week to 10 days.
- Tell me about a time when you had a change and how did you deal with it.

Anonymous Interview Candidate
I applied online. I interviewed at Varsity Tutors in Nov 2023
It was online and faster. We received an online link to be answered within 2 days and the entire process was online. No one contacted us. Did int receive the result about the interview but later it was mentioned that the results will be announced only when if we get relected.
- Why do you like to mentor students?
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Anonymous Employee in Saint Louis, MO
I applied online. I interviewed at Varsity Tutors (Saint Louis, MO)
Multiple Interviews with different department members that began with the recruiter interview by phone. 1. Recruiter 2. Hiring Manager (director of CS) - virtually 3. Sales Manager - virtually 4. Product Manager - virtually 5. Chief Business Officer - virtualy
- Tell me about your experience as a CSM

Anonymous Employee in Hillsboro, OR
I interviewed at Varsity Tutors (Hillsboro, OR)
Virtual interview part. You record your response on hire view. 1 min to prep each question, 3 to record, one retry chance. Then you get 15 min to prepare a 10 min lesson. Then one written question about tests or certifications you have taken or tutored for before. Asked me my act and ap scores.
- Describe your teaching and tutoring experience including class sizes and age groups.
- What do you want to teach and why do you think you are qualified?
- What age group are you most qualified to teach and why? How do you keep your lessons engaging?

Anonymous Employee in Manila, Manila
I interviewed at Varsity Tutors (Manila, Manila)
It was challenging yet I manage to be spontaneous with my answer and eventually passed the final interview. Right after the interview a job offer was sent to me and I finally accepted and set up my ADP account
- Q: How to handle an irate customer.

Anonymous Interview Candidate in Long Beach, NY
I applied online. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Varsity Tutors (Long Beach, NY) in Oct 2023
Interviewee is given three prompt questions virtually, which they then answer via a video recording submitted to the interview website. Interviewees are able to answer practice questions beforehand. The recorded answers are timed, but interviewees are able to redo them once before submitting.
- Asked to create a 10 minute mini-lesson on any subject of my choosing.

Anonymous Employee in Brampton, ON
I interviewed at Varsity Tutors (Brampton, ON)
Online interview 3 questions are provided and you must give a response to each question and the final question is about your tutoring style and giving them a video exmaple
- Name, Age, Tutoring style why you are a good fit

Anonymous Interview Candidate in Austin, TX
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Varsity Tutors (Austin, TX)
The Varsity Tutors interview process is typically two steps: 1. **Video interview:** This interview is conducted through a platform called Hireview. You will be asked to record yourself answering four questions, as well as record a 10-minute mini-lesson on a topic of your choice. You have two chances to record each answer, and you have 10 minutes to prepare for the mini-lesson. 2. **Live interview:** If you are successful in the video interview, you will be invited to a live interview with a Varsity Tutors team member. This interview will last about 30 minutes, and you will be asked questions about your teaching experience, qualifications, and why you are interested in working for Varsity Tutors. In addition to the interviews, you will also need to complete a background check and submit proof of your credentials. Here are some tips for preparing for the Varsity Tutors interview process: * **Practice answering common interview questions.** There are many resources available online and in libraries that can help you prepare for common interview questions. Be sure to practice answering questions about your teaching experience, qualifications, and why you are interested in working for Varsity Tutors. * **Prepare a lesson plan for your mini-lesson.** Your mini-lesson should be engaging and informative, and it should demonstrate your teaching skills. Be sure to practice your lesson plan before the interview so that you can deliver it smoothly and confidently. * **Dress professionally for your live interview.** Even though the interview is being conducted remotely, it is important to dress professionally to show that you are taking the interview seriously. * **Be prepared to discuss your teaching philosophy.** Varsity Tutors is looking for tutors who are passionate about teaching and who have a clear teaching philosophy. Be prepared to discuss your teaching philosophy in the interview and explain how it would inform your work as a Varsity Tutors tutor.
- Have you worked education and tutoring before.

Anonymous Employee
I interviewed at Varsity Tutors
Online interview where you are sitting in front of a camera. Also you are expected to teach a lesson for 15-20 mins. This was a shock but luckily I already had a lesson created from other interviews. The topic is whatever you choose.
- They required you to teach a subject.

Anonymous Employee
I applied online. I interviewed at Varsity Tutors
The interview was fairly easy and straight to the point. I liked how simple the entire process was and definitely be prepared for the demo lesson beforehand. Because I had researched beforehand, I was glad I was able to demonstrate my skills without a hitch.
- They asked about my background in teaching or my experiences working with students.

Anonymous Employee in Greensboro, NC
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Varsity Tutors (Greensboro, NC)
First I was sent an email to provide self recorded videos that answered pre-assorted questions. A few days later, a recruiter called to talk more about to position and offered it.
- Why do you want to work for NERDY?
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Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Varsity Tutors as 68.7% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.49 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for STEM Tutor and Sales Manager rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Mentor and Senior User Experience Designer roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Varsity Tutors takes an average of 10.15 days when considering 711 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Software Engineer had the quickest hiring process (on average 1 day), whereas Director Education Partnerships roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 90 days).
Common stages of the interview process at Varsity Tutors according to 711 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone Interview: 27.90%
Background Check: 13.08%
Skills Test: 12.90%
One on One Interview: 12.90%
Presentation: 12.59%
Drug Test: 9.24%
Personality Test: 3.91%
IQ Intelligence Test: 3.72%
Other: 2.73%
Group Panel Interview: 1.05%
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