Residential Counselor applicants have rated the interview process at SERV with 2.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 50% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Residential Counselor roles take an average of 20 days to get hired, when considering 8 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at SERV overall takes an average of 19 days.
Common stages of the interview process at SERV as a Residential Counselor according to 8 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 21%
Background check: 21%
Phone interview: 17%
Drug test: 17%
Skills test: 13%
Group panel interview: 8%
Other: 4%
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I applied online. I interviewed at SERV (Piscataway, NJ) in May 2014
Interview
The interview process was really fast. I applied online a few months before my undergraduate graduation. I got a call back for my interview a week before my graduation. I set up an in-person interview. The interview is located at the main office in whichever county you apply to.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
What would you do if a resident refused to take his medication for a few days?
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at SERV (Cranford, NJ) in Nov 2024
Interview
They ask scenario-based question; scenarios you have experienced/might experience. They tell you about the day-to-day, the scheduling, and what to expect for your specific position. They interviewer was very honest.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Name a time you had to work with someone difficult to work and how you handled it.
I applied online. I interviewed at SERV (Middlesex, NJ) in Sep 2024
Interview
Very personable and easy process didn’t take a long time either. Was a very quick process as well. Was surprised how fast everything went. Seemed like they needed people. Explained how to use sick time.