It was a super chill interview, they definitely used the STAR method and asked typical questions, including about how to deal with a rude guest, and how you deal with a rude or uncomfortable coworker.
I applied through university. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Marriott International (Charleston, SC) in Sept 2015
Interview
I heard about the job through my university, emailed the manager and ended up meeting the AGM and the manager the same day. The manager only meets with interview candidates that the AGM 'pre screens'
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a time that you had to deal with a customer service issue. How did you handle it.
I applied online. I interviewed at Marriott International (New York, NY) in Feb 2025
Interview
Meet with manager at hotel. Answering questions about background. They called later in the week, I did not get the job. The process was simple and fast. I did not have enough experience
I applied in-person. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Marriott International (Hotel) in Feb 2025
Interview
The front desk agent interview typically includes a phone screening, in-person interview focusing on customer service skills, problem-solving scenarios, communication abilities, and sometimes basic computer or reservation system tests. The front desk agent interview includes phone screening, in-person interview, role-play customer service scenarios, questions on handling difficult guests, multitasking, communication skills, familiarity with reservation systems, and sometimes basic computer proficiency tests.