Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at The Y (YMCA) as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Consejero and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Consejero and roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at The Y (YMCA) takes an average of 30 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Consejero had the quickest hiring process (on average 30 days), whereas Consejero roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 30 days).
Relaxed but thorough, it was about 45 mins long. The job was thoroughly explained and I was given a tour of the facility. I was given plenty of time to ask questions as well.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Black Mountain, NC) in Jun 2024
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Desired Employee Review:
I'm going to let the message I sent to their supervisors speak for me:
"You all are terrible. I applied over a month ago and waited weeks just to get an interview. I communicated as best as I could, only to be told a few weeks later that you're overstaffed. It's ridiculous to waste someone's time like this. If you're not hiring, don't post a job online or at least let applicants know right away. I will never recommend this place to anyone, and I’m leaving a review."
Red flags:
1.Poor communication: ***** in HR was helpful and did his best to assist me, but the rest fell on the other supervisors in different departments. I had to email ***** multiple times just to get updates on my status. After dragging it out for a month, they finally told me they couldn't hire due to being overstaffed.
2.Wasted time: It took a month to say no. They could have informed me right away or taken down their job posting. Instead, I spent weeks waiting, persevering, and communicating, only to hear something that could have been said on day one.
3. Lead me on: After two interviews with a week between each, they said I was a good candidate. Tells me they need to discuss about budget on a Friday. Making me wait till Monday to tell me it won't work out.
4. Lastly, the audacity: After being told no, they said that because of my vast experiences in multiple positions, I should work a position called hotshot to do a little in everyone's department. That would set in the fall 3-4 months out. I felt like I was spat on, thrown out, and asked to do their dishes. If I wanted to talk to ***** for the fall position go do that, they said. Just passing me along, taking no responsibility. It was disgusting.
Overall: They don't have their ducks in a row. I heard this place was good and organized, but I think I dodged a bullet.
Update: Just after 5 minutes of writing this review, I got an email back from another job posting I applied 2 days ago. Amazing what a great company with compentent people can do.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do I know what Blue Ridge is compared to other YMCA'S
It is pretty relaxed and just questions about your experience with kids. They will let you get CPR and first aid certified. Wasn’t too much had about two different interviews.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is you experience with working with children?