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Sales Manager at InterContinental Hotels

Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Toronto, ON Jul 2010 – Reviewed Nov 02, 2012

Interview Details Initial call from HR Manager. Very basic interview, no trick questions. Overall the personality was pleasant. Second interview with the DOSM. Individual was really stressed out. The interview was skills based. However, the emphasis was more how the individual would fit with the team. Next interview with CEO and CFO. It was more of a meeting rather than an interview.

Interview Question – Top accounts for the hotel I worked at and is it possible to bring them with me   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – There is no flexibility in salary. It is take it or leave it.

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Catering Manager at InterContinental Hotels

No Offer – Reviewed May 16, 2013 New

Interview Details Informal interview, hiring manager never responded to follow up emails or phone calls, when promised interviewee that he would.

Interview Question – Experience   View Answer

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Human Resource Manager at InterContinental Hotels

No Offer – Interviewed in Fort Leonard Wood, MO (US) Apr 2013 – Reviewed May 13, 2013 New

Interview Details Panel interview with General Manager and two other Assistant Managers. The on-line application was easy. A phone call set up the interview. Prior to the interview the panel did not review the application well. When I explained my availability date, that was the deal breaker. The application had my availability date on it, so that should have eliminated me from consideration based on the timeline to start they wanted.

Interview Question – Is there a difference between being a leader and being a manager?   Answer Question

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Reservations Sales Agent at InterContinental Hotels

Accepted Offer – Reviewed Apr 09, 2013

Interview Details Very Clear Process.

Interview Question – Profile tests were difficult because they seemed backwards. There was a clear purpose, but it was unusual.   Answer Question

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Sommelier at InterContinental Hotels

No Offer – Interviewed in London, England (UK) Feb 2013 – Reviewed Apr 03, 2013

Interview Details Initial telephone interviewing stage was smooth and efficient to set up an interview. However, the recruiter did not inform that this meeting would be an assessment taking up to three hours' time. Three team members conducted eye-to-eye interviews, one of which involved an uncomfortable dimmed-lights environment where the interviewer's face couldn't be seen. At the end of this interview a verbal offer for a trial shift was extended and I made adjustments to my calendar for this. When I left a voicemail message fo the manager on the trial day to confirm it, she did not reverse. After one month's delay, I received a curt rejection letter.

Interview Question – Blind tasting   Answer Question

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Director of Sales at InterContinental Hotels

Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Shanghai, Shanghai (China) Jun 2012 – Reviewed Mar 25, 2013

Interview Details very complicated, need HR officer, DHR, DOSM and GM, also owner

Interview Question – what do you think you can make our hotel more business?
what do you think you can bring ex- experience and use here?
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Chief Engineer at InterContinental Hotels

Accepted Offer – Reviewed Feb 10, 2013

Interview Details It is very hard to get people in the company due to:
1. Hiring process too long
2. Obtaining the visa takes too long from the government
3. Salaries are very low.

Interview Question – What is my next role?
How you will develop me?
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Negotiation Details – Salary
Benifits

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Reporting Analyst at InterContinental Hotels

Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Atlanta, GA (US) Jun 2012 – Reviewed Feb 02, 2013

Interview Details Panel Interview...generally you recieve a project or work assignment to complete and present to 4 to 5 IHG managers.

Interview Question – Explain the time of unemployment from prior job.   View Answer

Negotiation Details – Some back and forth but generally they are low on the salary scale with little movement in negotiations.

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Sales Manager at InterContinental Hotels

Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Chico, CA (US) Jul 2012 – Reviewed Jan 16, 2013

Interview Details You will meet with the owner several times then meet with the General Manager
It takes several interviews before you will get an answer

Interview Question – How do you handle upset guests
Are you willing to work long hours after the normal 10 hours
Make 30 cold calls a day
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Negotiation Details – Its different for anyone depending on experience. You need to stand your ground and know your worth. He will want to pay very little money.

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Director of Sales at InterContinental Hotels

Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Chicago, IL (US) Jul 2009 – Reviewed Jan 10, 2013

Interview Details Short and to the point.

Interview Question – Can you tell is someone is smiling over the phone.   View Answer

Negotiation Details – Short and to the point.

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