Candidates applying for Sales & Marketing Representative In Training roles take an average of 18 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Ryan Homes overall takes an average of 27 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Ryan Homes as a Sales & Marketing Representative In Training according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Personality test: 25%
IQ intelligence test: 25%
One on one interview: 25%
Group panel interview: 13%
Skills test: 13%
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I applied in-person. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Ryan Homes (Fairfax, VA) in Dec 2011
Interview
I originally found a posting for a job fair on LinkedIn. I called the phone number to find out where it would be hosted and spoke with an HR rep. She was very nice and told me to come to one of their model homes. I watched a short presentation by that same HR rep at the job fair and then was able to get an onsite interview (you're supposed to sign up in advance, but someone canceled and I got in). I interviewed and was emailed shortly after, to fill out an extensive online personality test and logic/intelligence test. I also had to fill out an application online, with specific questions about my strengths & weaknesses. After that, I was called to schedule a 3 part interview with 2 managers & the Div. Pres. It was originally going to be 4 people and take 4 hours, so I was glad that it ended up only being 3 people/3 hours. They sent me an email describing the behavioral questions they'd be asking, to help me prepare. These were similar questions to the ones in the onsite interview at the job fair. Of course, none of the sample questions in their email were the ones they actually asked. The questions were things like, "Describe a time when you had to make a big decision. How did you make the decision and what was the outcome? Describe an obstacle you've had to overcome." It can be tough to think of examples on the spot, especially after hours of interviewing. In the end, I did not receive an offer. I suspect that I had too much experience and they really just want fresh-out-of-college kids that they can train their way. I could not get any feedback from HR on why I didn't get the offer. They just tell you that you don't fit what they're looking for. Good luck. It's a tough process.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Describe an obstacle you've had to overcome. What was it? How did you overcome it and what was the outcome?
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Ryan Homes (Fairfax, VA) in Dec 2013
Interview
Just like all the other interview reviews you will see on here, Ryan's process usually starts with a phone interview with an HR person or a headhunter. Unfortunately, the headhunters have no idea about Ryan Homes' process and who they're willing to hire. For me and my friend (we both used to work for Ryland Homes and were trained there), we knew the type of person Ryan Homes hires and it's not us. Both of us have experience and that is not what Ryan wants. They want someone fresh out of college (preferably "All-American"--visit a NoVa Ryan community to see what that looks like) that they can train as they wish. Unfortunately, this wastes a lot of people's time. After the phone interview, you do the online test and then you'll move on to the face to face interview with 3 or more managers. My friend didn't get to the face to face part and she was actually glad, because it just would have been a waste of time for her. When she called to inquire about her application, the HR woman said, "Oh, you're still interested in the position?" She knew that meant they weren't intending to move forward with her. I, on the other hand, went through the entire process before I was told no. Both my friend and I kept asking: "are you sure they want someone with experience?" Again, unfortunately, the company won't tell you the truth and the headhunters just don't know any better.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a difficult situation and how did you deal with it?