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Updated Feb 9, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Apr 2010 in Washington, DC (took 2 weeks)

The process went well for the most part. They assigned me an interview buddy to be a POC during the process. However, they strung me along at the end. When it was all said and done they clearly knew at one point that they were not going to hire me, but strung me along any way. I think I was their second choice and they were waiting to hear back from their first choice. For my 4th and last interview I waited an hour for the VP to call me and basically spend 5 minutes on the phone with me. Just poor customer service.

Interview Questions

How has your master's degree prepared you to work for BAH?

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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Negative Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Sep 2011 in McLean, VA (took 5 months)

Multiple 1:1 interviews with 7 different managers, principals, and VPs. The process began in March and took 5 months to complete. It then took 2 more months to be on-boarded. While I appreciate the need for thorough, collaborative assessments of senior applicants, I was disappointed with the 7 month duration, combined with an offer that was 37% less than my previous salary.

Negotiation Details

There was no negotiation. It was take it or leave it. Not very satisfied by that, but given the length of the interviewing process, I couldn't afford to say no.

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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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4.0

Difficult Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Dec 2010 in Washington, DC (took a day)

Hiring process was a little drawn out. Interview process consisted of a questions about how well I fit within the organization. Definitely bring your A game and put on the charm.

Interview Questions

How to you prioritize the needs of your management and the client?

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Negotiation Details

I did not negotiate my salary because it was well above what I expected

Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Declined Offer

Interviewed Dec 2011 in McLean, VA (took a day)

I videoconferenced with three employees of the company. We discussed my resume, my experiences, and my personality for a while. Eventually the conversation moved on to life at Booz Allen. I didn't have to answer any technical questions or anything like that. We ended up talking for about an hour. All in all, a pretty easy and enjoyable interview. I was shocked when the followup phone call (an hour later!) was about a job offer, not to schedule the next interview.

Interview Questions

What sorts of projects do you enjoy working on?

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Would you be willing to move to the east coast?

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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Declined Offer

Interviewed Apr 2010 in McLean, VA (took 2+ weeks)

Interview process began with a phone screen from the recruiter. General questions about my skills, background and what I am looking for. Next step was a writing sample. I was emailed the case and had 1 hour to complete and resend back to the recruiter. After the writing sample I was asked to come in for a group interview during this process it was like speed dating. I interviewed with 5 people, one at a time. All candidates were in one room and each had a desk. The interviewers came to my table and we talked for about 20 min each. Then there was a 30 min social at the end with all candidates and interviewers.

Interview Questions

Case question about how I'd solve a problem.

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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.

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4.0

Difficult Interview

Overall Negative Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Sep 2011 in McLean, VA (took 2 months)

Phone interview with HR point of contact that was overly general and elementary and reinforced the fact that the person had not read my CV - nor did they understand first hand what the skill set was for the role that I was applying for. Second touch point was a timed writing assessment for which I never heard any feedback on, so I'm not sure why that was a requirement. Third step was filling out an e-application for which they had incorrectly logged my email into the system and therefore we had continuous issues with getting the app accepted. Fourth step was a group interview session which was interesting, if you like interviewing (which I do). However - it wasn't really explained well in terms of the logic behind it to the group and a lot of other candidates that were there were clearly confused. Two weeks after that step - I received a call from the HR person to check in to get my feedback and to say that they would be back in touch with me within a week. Three weeks pass with me doing a lot of calling and status checks. I then had another group interview (with a smaller set of people) where I was informally told that I was good to go/in - but then nothing. I finally get a call back after leaving many follow-up voicemails/emails from HR who said that they were showing my resume around to other groups, as well as going to check in with the group that I had originally applied to and would call within a day or so. Another week passes - more emails from my side - and finally I get a call back from the same HR person who said that "after careful consideration - my skill set did not match what they had available at that time, but that I should feel free to apply to other positions there that I might be interested in... " Huh?

Interview Questions

How would you go about developing a group strategy?

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Other Details

I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Skills Test and a Background Check.

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Nov 2009 in Rockville, MD (took 3 weeks)

The phone interview took about 15 minutes, and went well. On-site interview took place one week later. It started at 8:30 am. The HR rep outlined the firm, major policy and benefit package. Followed by three interviewers and one of them is the manager. They are very nice and professional. The questions are not challenging. They care more about the overall capability, and lots of questions concerning how to interact with team and leadership.

Interview Questions

What is the most challenging job you've done that can be leveraged for the job we are talking about?

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Negotiation Details

The negotiation process seems straightforward. After a couple of exchanges, we narrowed down to the agreeable.

Other Details

I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.

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1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Aug 2011 in Washington, DC (took a day)

It seemed like I was doing more of the interviewing than being interviewed, the impression was that this was just something they'd have to do.

Interview Questions

What brought you to DC?

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Let me tell you about the benefits.....

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Negotiation Details

Negotiate for a higher salary, you will get it.

Other Details

I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Sep 2011 in Washington, DC (took 2 weeks)

My first interview was by phone with a recruiter and they called me in for a second interview. Thanks to reading reviews here, I was prepared for the speed-dating style which was pleasant and went well. Still haven't heard anything, but I've been told it can take several weeks.

Interview Questions

Describe a difficult circumstance you faced and tell me how you handled it.

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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Mar 2011 in McLean, VA (took 2 weeks)

The interview process is fairly quick here. First a recruiter contacts you if they feel that your resume is a good fit for the position. It usually last a hour long. Depending on your recruiter, he or she may prepare you for the next step during the phone interview which is an on-site interview. The on-site interview occurs in the Mclean headquarters. It consited of three interviews with associates from the firm all from different capabilities. You speak to each for about thirty minutes about your background and why you want to work at BAH. It is very conversational and nothing difficult is asked. Within a week, the recruiter called me with an offer.