I'd applied for a ton of jobs on the Boeing website and this was the job I got called in for. Coming from the IT world, I fully expected the interviews to last all day and to be completely worn out by the end of th day. However, I was pleased to discover that, as I'd read on Glassdoor, Boeing uses panel interviews and the STAR method of questioning - that meant I only had to interview for an hour with a panel of 4 people from the group I was interviewing with plus an HR rep. Each person aked a question - be prepared for one about diversity - and gave me a short period of time to discribe a Situation, Task, my Actions and Results that would answer their questions. Despite the structured nature of the interview, there is plenty of opportunity for a candidate to show enthuisasm for the job. The best piece of advice is read the other reviews here and you'll get some idea of the type of questions you might be asked then go prepare your answers. Being prepared is the key. It's a good experience. I only had to wait about a week to get the offer. It was a bit low, but I was able to negotiate up a little. So far its been a good place to work compared to my nasty former employer.

Interview Questions

Describe a time when you had to work on a team with a diverse group of infividuals.

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Negotiation Details

Yes. Ask about countering and the recruiter will acivate the process. but be aware that it could take a few weeks to get an answer.

Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.

Helpful Interview?

Yes | No

Inappropriate?

1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Negative Experience

Received and Declined Offer

Interviewed Jan 2010 (took 4 days)

Poor, Seems the interviewer(s) were not terribly up to current standards

Reason for Declining

Vague details on posting and duties.

Other Details

The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.

Helpful Interview?

Yes | No

Inappropriate?

3.0

Average Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Apr 2011 (took a day)

The interview was a group phone interview. They were very pleasant and asked mostly personality questions and inquired about my knowledge of computers. They said they would respond back within a week and it literally took over month before I heard back.

Interview Questions

Describe a time where you had a disagreement with a teammate and how you resolved it?

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Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.

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Helpful Interview?

Yes | No

Inappropriate?

2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Jan 2012 in Everett, WA (took a day)

I just had an interview. I practiced and nailed each question. I had a very confident feeling until I got an envelope saying I would hear in two weeks. Is this a good or bad sign?

Interview Questions

Tell us about a time when you checked your work for errors.

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Other Details

The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

Helpful Interview?

Yes | No

Inappropriate?

3.0

Average Interview

Overall Negative Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Sep 2011 (took 2 days)

First, I did a 2:1 interview which asked basic behavioral questions. They take the SAR seriously. I was then contacted by phone to do a group interview which consisted of working together with people to solve a problem. I was disappointed that there was no 1:1 followup afterward because I think reflection is probably the best part of a group interview.

Interview Questions

What is a time that you took an initiative?

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Other Details

I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.

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Helpful Interview?

Yes | No

Inappropriate?

3.0

Average Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Oct 2010 in Seattle, WA (took 4 weeks)

Asked behavioral questions? Wanted specif details. Then I got a call one month later for a follow up. It was okay, but didn't hear from them again.

Interview Questions

What are your goals in the next 10 years?

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Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.

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Helpful Interview?

Yes | No

Inappropriate?

3.0

Average Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Sep 2011 (took a day)

Structured interview - felt it has gotten pretty "sterilized" with the same set of behavioral/situational questions being asked of candidates. Also was not well briefed on what their process was before arrival so didn't feel as well prepared as I could have been. It's a huge company

Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.

Helpful Interview?

Yes | No

Inappropriate?

3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Sep 2011 in Kent, WA (took a day)

The on-site interview with Boeing was overall a good experience. They didn't bother with a phone interview, and set something up for 1.5 hours on-site. The initial call and email to set up the interview was formal and well-organized and included where to pick up the badge, a map of the buildings on campus, and a list of the interviewers. They used a structural interview format with predetermined questions that 3 interviewers took turns asking. There was only a small opportunity to learn about the position during the last 10 minutes of the interview. There was also a few minutes at the start of the interview to tell them specifically why you'd be a good candidate. Point being, just realize the bulk of the interview really is structured, so be prepared to take advantage of the small windows of opportunity to really get your point across.

Interview Questions

Tell me about a time you worked with a challenging coworker.

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Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.

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Helpful Interview?

Yes | No

Inappropriate?

4.0

Difficult Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Received and Declined Offer

Interviewed Oct 2011 in Saint Louis, MO (took 4+ weeks)

Pretty much as everyone else has said, STAR interview technique. The interviewers give you a prompt, such as "Describe a time when you had to lead a diverse team and how you tailored your approach to the different groups of people." You then have to describe the situation in which you dealt with this issue, the tasks that you were required to perform or the actions you took, and the results of those actions.

The interviewers in my case were not particularly friendly and could not answer many of the questions I had about the specific position, although they were knowledgeable about Boeing in general. Overall, the interview left me feeling less excited about the position.

Interview Questions

Tell me about a time you faced an ethical dilemma as a member of a team and what you did personally to solve it.

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Reason for Declining

The interviewers told me I would hear back either way within 5 days. When I finally received the offer a little over a month later, I had already accepted a job elsewhere.

Other Details

I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.

Helpful Interview?

Yes | No

Inappropriate?

3.0

Average Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Oct 2011 in Everett, WA (took a day)

Applied via university career website, received a call from Boeing to schedule an on-campus interview. The interview was with three Boeing employees. They asked five questions. You're expected to answer their question using the STAR structure - situation, solution, and results. They take notes as you answer your questions, their notes are actually arranged in three columns for the STAR structure. All five questions are behavioral, so the best way to deal with them is to prepare several stories in advance and match your stories with a given situation. You get a call the next day whether you move on or not.