Branch Manager applicants have rated the interview process at WaFd Bank with 2.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 44% positive. To compare, the company-average is 56.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Branch Manager roles take an average of 36 days to get hired, when considering 9 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at WaFd Bank overall takes an average of 18 days.
Common stages of the interview process at WaFd Bank as a Branch Manager according to 9 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 29%
Drug test: 18%
Background check: 12%
Group panel interview: 12%
Other: 12%
One on one interview: 12%
Skills test: 6%
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I Applied via Online application. The next step the Recruiter reached out and did a phone screen. Once completed moved to an online zoom Interview with the local manager. We discussed goals, branch structure and current environment. Very easy process.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 7 weeks. I interviewed at WaFd Bank (Phoenix, AZ) in Jul 2024
Interview
Very drawn-out process, multiple “conversations” over an extended period of time. At my 2nd in-person “conversation”, I was told to expect at least two to three more in addition to a potential meet & greet with the location staff. Was told I’d hear back either way, followed up and was told an update was coming and to hang tight, 10 days later, still no communication or update. I check the career portal and find “candidate not selected” however they couldn’t even bother to update me with that, and left me wondering completely. Be very mindful of your time and keep your expectations low when interviewing with WaFd, specifically in Arizona.
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Question 1
How do you plan to develop business in an elderly community that maintains brand loyalty to others?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at WaFd Bank in Jan 2023
Interview
Total of two interviews and then a few weeks to wait for an answer. Screened by HR and moved to hiring manager. Hiring manager didn’t seem to know as many answers to my questions as needed. Ended with next steps.