Questions and Answers about American Red Cross

Question 1

If you were to leave American Red Cross, what would be the reason?

Asked March 20, 2017

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Answer · 2019-01-17

Poor management, horrible work hours and low pay, and I was in a union.

Question 2

What is the interview process like?

Asked June 2, 2016

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Answer · 2018-10-26

I was interviewed by 3 people in management positions.

Question 3

What is the work environment and culture like at American Red Cross?

Asked February 25, 2016

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Answer · 2019-01-17

Mandatory overtime with no warning. Forced to work on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Management does not care about your home life. So sad!

Question 4

How did you get your first interview at American Red Cross?

Asked June 13, 2016

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Answer · 2018-03-06

I saw the job posting on indeed.

Question 5

What benefits does the company provide?

Asked February 25, 2016

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Answer · 2019-01-17

Now it's Team Care medical insurance forced on us by the union.

Question 6

What questions did they ask during your interview?

Asked June 12, 2016

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Answer · 2018-07-18

Had I had any work experience?
What are you looking to help with?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Question 7

Do they give you a drug test to work at the red cross?

Asked January 12, 2017

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Answer · 2018-09-09

Depends on the job and state. In VT phlebotomist and drivers are always tested

Question 8

As a mobile phlebotomist how many people do you work with each shift? Do you drive your own car to the locations, or do you ride in their van?

Asked September 20, 2016

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Answer · 2019-01-10

You never have enough staff. The goals are set low but the donor flow is high. You drive your own vehicle so please read between these lines. It's all bad!

Question 9

What is the vacation policy like? How many vacation days do you get per year?

Asked February 24, 2017

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Answer · 2017-10-07

4 floating holidays split between 2 for Jan-June, and 2 for July to December. PTO does not start acquiring until after 3 months in. No sick time

Question 10

How long does it take for them to contact you after you submitted a resume online?

Asked July 11, 2016