Is it hard to get hired at Job Corps?

Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Job Corps as 60.5% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.54 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Human Resources Manager and Certified Nurse Assistant rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for HR Generalist and Hygienist roles were rated as the easiest.

How long does it take to get hired at Job Corps?

The hiring process at Job Corps takes an average of 30 days when considering 90 user submitted interviews across all job titles. To compare, the average duration of hiring at similar companies like BlackRock, Inc. is 14 days, Fabricated Software, Inc. is 2 days, and Apple Inc. is 21 days. Candidates applying for Residential Assistant had the quickest hiring process (on average 1 day), whereas Electrical Technician roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 365 days).

Where can I find Job Corps interview experiences by job title?

Residential Advisor (43) ; Admissions Counselor (42) ; Instructor (25) ; Career Counselor (24) ; Career Transition Specialist (22) ; Counselor (13) ; Academic Instructor (12) ; Career Transition Specialist (CTS) (12) ; Teacher (11) ; Residential Counselor (10) ; Student Worker (9) ; Manager (8) ; Licensed Practical Nurse (6) ; Administrative Assistant (5) ; Career Advisor (5)

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based on 90 ratings - Updated Jul 25, 2025

Average interview difficulty

Mostly positive interview experience

How others got an interview

75%
Applied online
Applied online
10%
In Person
In Person
5%
Recruiter
Recruiter
5%
Employee Referral
Employee Referral
3%
Staffing Agency
Staffing Agency
1%
Other
Other

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90 interviews

Residential Advisor Interview

Oct 9, 2016

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I applied in-person. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Job Corps (Sedro-Woolley, WA) in Mar 2015

Interview

Interview consisted of verbal summary of experience and training and an orientation video. Drug Test and background check were required. It took a few days for the background check, but I started work right away.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Had I ever worked around multi-cultural populations.

1 Answer

Certified Nursing Assistant Interview

Sep 21, 2016

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Neutral experience

Average interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Job Corps (Lynchburg, VA) in Jan 2016

Interview

I signed up for a spot at the job corps center online and had to wait about a week before I had my first interview. I went through two interviews before actually getting into Old Dominion Job Corps.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

What are my plans after successfully completing the program?

1 Answer

Trainie Interview

Aug 11, 2016

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I applied in-person. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Job Corps (Tucson, AZ) in May 2015

Interview

It was just like any other interview. They asked you questions, you answer them. They mainly wanted to know what you were going to be doing for your future. What you want to do when you are done with Job Corp. They wanted you to show up looking nice and groomed.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

What are your future goals?

1 Answer

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