How to get a job at DeVry University.

Do you work at DeVry University? How did you find the job? How did you get that first interview?

Any advice for someone trying to get in?

which branch are you targeting?

I was trying to get Math/Physics instructor job in Orlando Fl. They ask me to do a presentation on a subject. There were 5 people listening and scoring me. Upon completion I was sure I got the job because they all were friendly and cheering and seems that they got understood all material I've covered. The reality was not that nice. In a couple of weeks I sent email to HR person who was working with me. I thought *I have at leas a right to know what they decided. But the silence was their answer what I consider being very unprofessional.

Host said: Do you work at DeVry University? How did you find the job? How did you get that first interview?

Any advice for someone trying to get in?

First off....I have interviewed with DeVry 3 different times for 3 different positions. I keep getting calls for an interview but they never respond back after you interview. Its amazing. Why are they constantly hiring for the exact same positions all the time????? Either no one has got what it take to work there or they cannot hold anyone there long enough.

When I had my 1st interview with the Director of admissions, about a week later he left the company. After I had my 2nd interview and was waiting to here back from DeVry, another department called me about another position with the company. I had never heard anything back about the other job. I then interviewed for the 3rd time with the other department, and never heard anything back. I checked the internet about their job postings a week later and turns out that they either lost another Director of Admissions or still cannot find one and to top it off.....they are still hiring for all the other jobs that I interviewed for.

DeVry needs to work on their interview style and perhaps they would not always be looking to hire someone. I thought that it was a waste of time and money for companies to constantly interview and hire....i guess they just have money to burn.

A recruiter interviewed me by phone after I submitted my resume online. She told me she would talk to the hiring manager and get back to me -- she never did. When i called DeVry, they had never heard of her. I sent her another email; she never responded.

I worked as a recruiter for DeVry in 1997-1999. There were no campuses in Colorado at that time. They hired me to create a demand for Colorado campuses. Now there are 3 schools in Denver. I was given a car and an assigned territory. I did a good job and it was fun as well as prestigious. They fired me anyway. Oh well I'm older now and am again searching for a job in Fort Collins Colorado.
Seems like University of Phoenix is growing faster, as the Keller School of Management(a division of DeVry) never really made their presence known in this part of the country.

I interviewed with DeVry in the Chicago area and the HR department seemed unorganized and unprofessional. The head of HR was checking her cell phone and e-mails while I was answering her interview questions. I am highly qualified with a degree and several years of experience, and she was completely rude to me. I wouldn't work here if they offered me six figures.

what is the first interview like? Is it worth going? I hear it's a group interview and you have 60-90 seconds to tell them why you should work there...plus there will be some "surprise" questions. sounds like a harvest to me.

A woman called me and asked what hours I was willing to work and my salary requirements. She then said she would call me in a few weeks. I clarified the location she was calling from and asked if DeVry was offering classes at off site locations. There seems to be some trends with colleges/universities offering classes at remote locations. She seemed put off by my question and has not called back. I am saddened that the costs of higher education are deterring our youth from investing. DeVry truly is the perfect size for students to complete degrees on schedule and I am sad for the school that its reputation is diminishing. I would have worked hard to serve the school, community, and students. DeVry's loss, not mine.

Angie- You sound so truly heartfelt. So was I when I worked for DeVry. In fact I am certain that some of my students are doing well for themselves. Unlike myself who is losing my house and applying for disability.
Perhaps some serious thought should be given to starting a campus in Cheyenne/Fort Collins.
Phyllis in Fort Collins

szukalaster in Saint Charles, Illinois said: what is the first interview like? Is it worth going? I hear it's a group interview and you have 60-90 seconds to tell them why you should work there...plus there will be some "surprise" questions. sounds like a harvest to me.

My experience was pathetic.

I was actually told by an Assistant Director during an interview, "HR is great about getting back to you within 5 days at the most". I emailed and left several messages regarding my status for the HR Recruiter with no replies. Finally she called after 2 weeks and left a message. I called back within 10 minutes and got voice mail and had to wait another 2 days for her to call back to schedule another interview. After 3 interviews it was determined that I was not worthy of a position. I have no idea as to why I was passed up. I only received a bulk email from HR. Shame on you DeVry for your lack of respect for your candidates who invest several hours interviewing and you can't even call them to thank them for their time!

It's all true. If you are in the process don’t ignore the red flags.

I just completed the process. During the interviewing process, I read these posts, hoping my experience would be different but It wasn't. From first contact to the decline was almost a 2 month ordeal. Without going through all the details, Devry’s follow-up is deplorable. There is also a huge gulf between the HR in IL and the management at the campus. After 5 engagements, 3 assessments (I did well on them), and 4 apologizes from the company, I received a call from the hiring manager in a much rehearsed tone, that they have decided to "postpone the hiring of the position." I am a recruiter, and that is a popular pathetic soft let down. After hanging in there without any complaints, I thought I would be at least worthy of the truth. I have this feeling that I dodged a bullet here, too many red flags.

What does this mean to if you are in the interviewing stage? With my recruiter hat on, poor follow-up filters out great talent. I had another offer with less money, if the there wasn't issues with travel, I would have taken it. When I would recruit, to acquire good talent, I would follow-up even if there weren’t any updates. When was a recruiter, there is NEVER a situation that condoned lying to candidate- not even a decline.

It's all true. If you are in the process don’t ignore the red flags.

I just completed the process. During the interviewing process, I read these posts, hoping my experience would be different but It wasn't. From first contact to the decline was almost a 2 month ordeal. Without going through all the details, Devry’s follow-up is deplorable. There is also a huge gulf between the HR in IL and the management at the campus. After 5 engagements, 3 assessments (I did well on them), and 4 apologizes from the company, I received a call from the hiring manager in a much rehearsed tone, that they have decided to "postpone the hiring of the position." I am a recruiter, and that is a popular pathetic soft let down. After hanging in there without any complaints, I thought I would be at least worthy of the truth. I have this feeling that I dodged a bullet here, too many red flags.

What does this mean to if you are in the interviewing stage? With my recruiter hat on, poor follow-up filters out great talent. I had another offer with less money, if the there wasn't issues with travel, I would have taken it. When I would recruit, to acquire good talent, I would follow-up even if there weren’t any updates. When was a recruiter, there is NEVER a situation that condoned lying to candidate- not even a decline.

Be glad you didn't get the position. You would get fired within the first 3 months if you don't meet your quota.

I interviewed recently. It was horrible. There were several people in the interview and they laid into me like I was a criminal. One in particular twisted my answers to her questions. "This is not an interview" I thought, "This is an interrogation".

The one lady asked, "{Do you think you are a leader?". I answered "Yes". She then quite abruptly exclaimed "So. You are going to just come in here and take over even though you don't know what you are doing?". How rude is that? It is certainly not professional.

What ever you do don['t go here. They asked a lot of questions about stress and conflict. This makes me think the job is to streeful and people fight there.

Host said: Do you work at DeVry University? How did you find the job? How did you get that first interview?

Any advice for someone trying to get in?

I had a great experience applying, interviewing and being hired by DeVry. Some advice I'd like to give is that you apply for positions that you qualify. Check the requirements and make your resume specifically math them by emphasizing your strengths in the cover letter and skills summary. Make sure to be confident at the group interview, which is the first of three interviews, and stand out by being friendly, bubbly and outgoing. If you truly know that you are the right fit for a position this will reflect on the interviewer and you will leave a positive impression. During your second interview bring 3+ copies of your resume, dress appropriately, be confident and outgoing. Engage the interviwer by fully answering his/her questions and asking questions once prompted. At your third interview you typically meet with the President and campus Dean, again be confident, answer the questions fully and be "down to earth and approachable"/ outgoing/bubbly. My application to interview to hire to start date process lasted 4 weeks. I am very excited! Again if you know that you are the right person for the job you will get it as long as you reflect confidence and your skill set matches their requirements. Don't listen to pesimists and keep in mind everyone has their own experience and destiny. If you are meant to get the job you will.

DCO567 in Naperville, Illinois said: Be glad you didn't get the position. You would get fired within the first 3 months if you don't meet your quota.

no you don't get fired if you dont meet your quota but there is an 8 week training process that you have to successfully complete in order to stay so obviously if you dont do well you cannot continue

I am a recruiter too, looking to get back into admissions/education, having previously worked for a similar school. You can't take the feedback, or lack thereof, too personally. Man up! Thank you LAC in Illinois for your feedback. I am interviewing next week for the group interview and will see how it goes. I'm skeptical to get back just because I hear there's government issues, but I also know DeVry is a good school. LAC, what other good experiences have you had since joining?

Do not bother in California. While the pay and benefits are good, DeVry itself is completely disfunctional in California. I was an admission advisor and the training was terrible!!! I had to send multiple emails to get answers. The are more concerned with numbers then with students success. They will make sure you know all the compliance issues but in my 4 months with the company no one ever let me observe an interview (which is required to complete training) and no one ever set in to observe me interview a student ( which is also required). I had no clue what I was doing right or wrong because no one cared enough to help. After weeks of asking for help and not getting it I decided it was time to leave.

Yes you will get fired if you do not meet your quota. I know several people who have been fired for that exact reason.