Design Manager applicants have rated the interview process at Gensler with 3.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 25% positive. To compare, the company-average is 66.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Design Manager roles take an average of 30 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Gensler overall takes an average of 32 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Gensler as a Design Manager according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 75%
Group panel interview: 25%
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I applied through other source. I interviewed at Gensler
Interview
Pattern of keen interest followed by ghosting. Had initial discussions with one office, then asked by recruiting to apply for a specific position. More interviews with other members of the team. Was provided an outline of compensation and there seemed to be a real eagerness to move forward. After some lapse in time, recruiting reiterated their interest and said they would follow up with next steps. A month goes by - no word. I follow up. Recruiting responds they have not made a decision and thanks me for my patience. Another month and a half goes by and no further word. I email to follow up. It's been over three weeks and no response. The job has been posted, removed and re-posted over many months. I also applied separately for the same role in another city’s office. Was soon contacted by talent acquisition to arrange an interview. Again, interview seemed to go well; Gensler contact followed up to advise it was down to one other candidate and myself, and that a decision would be made shortly; I would be contacted likely within the next few days. Several weeks have now gone by and no response, not even to my follow-up email. I am very conscientious and courteous: I reply promptly; I write thank you emails to those I interview with and those who set up the interview. I am highly qualified, with the years and very specific type of experience required. I find it pretty poor-mannered to, as a potential employer, express concrete interest, discuss next steps, etc, and then not even show the basic courtesy of a simple, brief response to a follow-up email. Again, two offices, same experience. This suggests something endemic to Gensler’s culture. Look, I get it, this is the way the world is now, everything is transactional. But this is a bad direction to be headed in and I really do not think it is too much to ask to be treated with the bare minimum of respect and consideration. If you are a company who wants to set yourself apart and represent meaningful core values, Gensler’s approach is definitely not how you do it.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Gensler (Chicago, IL) in Feb 2019
Interview
A wonderful interview experience. The team was warm yet professional and very enthusiastic about the company and projects. Hands down one of the best interview experiences I have ever had. Gensler truly understands the importance of employee investment.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Gensler (Singapore) in Jan 2017
Interview
The interview process was 3 steps, the last being the regional head. The first two interviews went very well, however the last interview I could clearly tell that the role didn't even seem to be available.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A big focus on project experience, and little else such as soft skills and team building.