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American Water Interview Questions & Reviews
Getting the Interview 6 Interviews
Interview Experience 6 Ratings
Eng Tech at American Water
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Sacramento, CA Aug 2008 – Reviewed Nov 28, 2012
Interview Details –
local office interview
local engineering staff
office tour
2 interviews
great process
Interview Question – future plans/educational goals Answer Question
Negotiation Details – very quick and to the point. 6 months probation
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Technical Writer at American Water
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Voorhees, NJ May 2011 – Reviewed May 17, 2011
Interview Details –
I met with the hiring manager and a project manager, they asked about my experience, how I deal with challenging situations, described the tasks and work environment.
I got a very positive impression of the people, the office and corporate culture. The people who interviewed me seemed busy, but relaxed and happy.
Interview Question – how do you deal with SMEs who don't want or are too busy to give you the needed information Answer Question
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Customer Service Representative at American Water
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Pensacola, FL Jul 2008 – Reviewed Aug 28, 2010
Interview Details – I was called for an interview, and upon my arrival I was greated by a Supervisor and given a general interview, which was then followed by a skills assesment test, then a final interview with an HR Representative. This lead to my job offer!
Interview Questions
- What skills do you think you possess that will make you an asset to our company..? Answer Question
- Does working in a team environment benfit you and/or and to your individual skills..? Answer Question
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Accounting Specialist at American Water
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Cherry Hill, NJ Mar 2009 – Reviewed May 7, 2010
Interview Details –
1st interview was with the HR VP which lasted about 30 minutes. Questions were standard interview questions from a list. (i.e. Your strengths/ weaknesses, Why American Water?, Difficult situations, etc.)
2nd interview was right after the first and was with the department manager and a supervisor. Questions were more informal, and some were directed at skills. This interview was mostly conversational.
Interview Question – Tell me about a past professional experience that put you in an ethical dilemma, and how you dealt with it. Answer Question
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Senior Java Developer at American Water
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Apr 2010 – Reviewed Dec 2, 2011
Interview Details – There is a technical phone interview, then an in person 1:group HR type interview. The final step is a 1:1 with a director
Interview Question – Why are you looking to change jobs? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Ask for more vacation.
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Accountant at American Water
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Sep 2009 – Reviewed Aug 29, 2010
Interview Details – Phone interview with HR followed by in person interview. Interview was behavioral.
Interview Question – How do you work with difficult people? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – No negotiation
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