Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Sodexo as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Business Analyst and FP&A Controller rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Business Analyst and FP&A Controller roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Sodexo takes an average of 28 days when considering 2 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Business Analyst had the quickest hiring process (on average 28 days), whereas Business Analyst roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 28 days).
Applied online via job board. Received email from HR rep 1 week later outlining the job location and salary range with a link to schedule a phone interview with a list of 10 detailed questions to be answered and emailed back before the interview. Scheduled phone interview for the following week. Phone interview: HR stated that the location in the JD was actually inaccurate and it was actually 35 miles further than the location which was listed (but they couldn't disclose in which direction due to "extreme secrecy" around an open bid). Also stated they couldn't discuss ANY job responsibilities (again, extreme secrecy) so instead spent the entire time talking about how GREAT Sodexo is! Also, we never reviewed the 10 questions submitted in advance. Tell me again, why did we have to set up an interview? Ended conversation with "should hear something 'any day' and will get back to you." Then nothing. After 1 week, I sent a follow up email. Received a response that they still don't have a signed contract, but should have one "any day" and details will be sent to me. This follow up/'any day now' reply went on for nearly 2 months! Finally, 2.5 months later, received an email saying I wasn't chosen for an "interview" but was strongly encouraged to continue searching for opportunities within Sodexo. Really?! I understand that limited information is required sometimes and I definitely understand not being chosen for an interview, but when you string your applicants along for 2+ months, there's a problem in your hiring process.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Sodexo (Kent, WA) in Jan 2015
Interview
There is an initial vetting by HR before your your resume is past to a manager. From there, a Skype interview followed by an in-person interview followed by an interview with the client. The client was not particularly versed in what would be needed but asked good questions. This was followed by an offer and negotiation on salary IF (and I stress, IF) the client selected me. As it turned out, I was the 1st runner up but got the job when the interview winner turned down the opportunity.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe your experience specific to the outlined contemplated projects
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Sodexo (Whittier, CA) in Mar 2016
Interview
Initial interview was done via phone with a HR person. Typical question in regards to job qualification and salary was discussed. First in person interview was conducted with the hiring director which mostly covered my previous experience and reason for leaving. Second interview on site involved additional business partners. Third interview involved possible future team members. Overall, the interviewing director did not seem too motivated for the future growth of the organization. A lot of probing questions regarding my desire to take less pay for the less responsibilities.