I applied online and completed the talent assessment. A week later, I received an email saying they were excited to learn more about me, and provided a number I should call to set up an interview. Three days later--fully prepared, thanks to the information posted here--I spoke with an interviewer. Contrary to other comments on this site, the woman was friendly and animated, explaining the process completely--i.e. she could not interpret questions for me, although she would be happy to repeat them.
The interview was intense. The questions were rapid-fire and sometimes ambiguous, which is the genius of the process. I had no time to think about what the "right"answer might be, had I been so inclined. It took approximately an hour, after which the interviewer explained that I would be contacted by a recruiter within three to five days, whether I would be moving on in the process or not. Three days later, I received a nicely worded rejection in line with their overall approach to strengths-based hiring. "Unfortunately, at this time we do not have an available role that would take full advantage of your strengths."
I am extremely disappointed, because I have followed Gallup for years. I believe in their approach and I had hoped to be working with their models and tools--the very tools that eliminated me from consideration. Upon reflection, I have to agree that my honest answers to the questions did demonstrate that I wasn't a fit for that role. Now I believe even more in their process. Ironic, isn't it? My best advice is to be truthful and trust the process. It works.
