I applied through other source. I interviewed at Columbia Sportswear in Apr 2026
Interview
I successfully completed the interview process, but I have not yet received a response following the submission of my documents. Despite multiple follow-up attempts, I have not received a rejection email either. I am quite disappointed with the lack of communication, as it suggests a disregard for the candidates and their valuable time.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
3 rounds of interview. Easy to moderate questions.
I applied online. I interviewed at Columbia Sportswear
Interview
The interview process itself was easy, but was ghosted after my interview with the hiring manager. Do not even receive a response from my follow up email. This is not the first time this has happened after interviewing with Columbia. This behavior is rude and inconsiderate of the candidates time and efforts.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Typical interview questions- tell me about yourself and why do you want to work here.
I applied online. I interviewed at Columbia Sportswear (Portland, OR)
Interview
I was scheduled for a half hour phone-screening interview with the recruiter which turned into an hour and a half conversation. The recruiter asked me very few relevant questions and instead spent the majority of the time talking about herself and criticizing my current company. In spite of this, I thought the length of the call was a good sign and she seemed eager to move me to the next step. She specifically asked me to call her in a few days and she would let me know if I had moved on. She was adamant that she wanted to work closely with me throughout the process and would do whatever necessary to help me out. However, it’s been over a week now and she hasn’t answered any of my calls or called me back in response to multiple voicemails and all of my emails have been left unanswered.
I don’t think this necessarily reflects poorly on Columbia as a company, but this recruiter was seriously unprofessional and not respectful of my time at all. It’s disappointing to be ghosted after she claimed to be so committed to serving the applicants and developing a relationship.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I have trouble recruiting in dangerous cities. What are your thoughts on living in areas like Oakland, Philadelphia, and New Jersey?