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Updated Apr 5, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Director at CIGNA
Posted Apr 5, 2012
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3.0
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 in Bloomfield, CT (took 3 weeks)
Was an employee referral - had an initial phone screening with the internal recruiter, phone interview with the recruiter's manager. I then participated in 4 interviews in person with various leaders (AVP, VP level) including the hiring manager. Impressed by the company leadership - everyone spoke highly of the executive leadership and growth potential of the company. Culture seemed friendly and engaged. Warm reception from the people I met.
Sent thank you notes to everyone - followed up with the recruiter the following week - no response. Followed up via phone and email a number of times over the following few weeks - never any response from the recruiter. Impressed by the company - not impressed by the recruiting team.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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SAS Programmer at CIGNA
Posted Jan 18, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 in Bloomfield, CT (took 2 days)
The recruiter I was working with set me up with this interview. I drove in, spoke to a few of the programmers on the team for about an hour, and the next day I had their results. Nothing special, although they have a lack of conference rooms so our meeting was done in their cafeteria (which was very nice, but not a great place for an interview).
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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Skills Test.
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Investments at CIGNA
Posted Jan 9, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 in Bloomfield, CT (took 2 days)
The process consisted of three interview rounds. The first was a standard interview, 2:1. No difficult questions, mostly just talked about myself and what was on my resume. The second round was four 30 minute 1:1 interviews. The questions were a little more challenging here. Some asked what you would do in a given real life circumstances. The third round was more 1:1 interviews where you talked more about yourself and your skills.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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TECDP Program Associate at CIGNA
Posted Dec 8, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 in Hartford, CT (took 2 days)
The TECDP interview process is very intense, it is a two day event that consists of behavrial interview, group projects, and an interview. The final and most important part of the interview is the case study which is surrounding the foundations of the company, and problem solving. My suggestion is to try to gain a better understanding of third party payors in healthcare, and the process of billing insurance.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Presentation and a Personality Test.
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Service Leadership Program at CIGNA
Posted Nov 22, 2011
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3.0
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 in Hartford, CT (took 3 days)
I got the first round interview through my college's career website. The interviewers--there were three, a senior leader and two current SLP associates--were very friendly people. Questions weren't difficult, but make sure that you HIGHLIGHT your LEADERSHIP experiences. Also, make sure you're friendly and conversational. Be genuine. I think this is what made me advance to second rounds, not necessarily what was on my resume.
Second round interviews are held at HQ in Hartford, CT. You're flown in, all expenses paid, and stay at a hotel for one night for a networking dinner. Be sociable, outgoing, and make sure you have good questions to ask senior leaders. NOTE: during second round, they'll mainly be testing how well you fit into the company culture. So, again, make sure you've done your homework, and make an effort to be social with senior leaders, current SLP associates AND with other SLP candidates.
The morning after the networking dinner, you're taken to Cigna and are split up into teams. Interviews then start throughout the day, along with a building tour, lunch and a casual panel discussion. You will have three 1:1 interviews with senior management, then one group case study with your assigned team. The case is super ambiguous, so there's no way you can prepare for it. You either excel at problem solving via group dynamics, or you don't. That's what they're testing.
Culture-wise, Cigna is going through a ton of changes, so be prepared for that. The people seem genuine and friendly. They seem to really believe in the company mission. Cigna's building is the epitome of cubicle culture, though, so if you're looking for something creative and exciting, you won't find it here (come on, they're an insurance company).
At HQ, there's a gym, a big cafeteria, a small library, and a health center "in case you work in a call center and your blood pressure gets high." Yeah, the building tour guide/former SLP associate actually said that. Oops? If that's not a warning I dunno what it is.
Also, if working in a bustling metropolitan city is what you want in a career, you won't find it at Cigna. They purposefully place you in obscure, often rural locations where you'll really be out of your comfort zone.
Though the company and people seem great, I realized midway through interviews that I was no longer interested in the SLP (as fate would have it, I was rejected anyway). It wasn't an appealing way to start a career. But, that’s just me. If you’re interested in/passionate about healthcare, go for it. If you’re all about customer service, then this job is definitely for you.
Overall, show off your leadership qualities--not arrogance--and be friendly, confident and people-oriented.
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Presentation.
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TECDP Program Associate at CIGNA
Posted Apr 11, 2011 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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5.0
Very Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2010 in Hartford, CT (took 2 days)
The TECDP Interview process is very intense to ensure they hire the best. The first round interview (done on campus) involved typical behavioral questions.
The 2nd round, which is on-site in CT, is a day long program done with all TECDP candidates present. It involves another behavioral interview, a group project, a presentation about yourself, a round-table discussion (not part of the interview decision), and a case study - all in front of at least 3 interviewers.
Each part is at least half an hour long (aside from the presentation, which is about 5 minutes), and are all extremely intense. You will feel worn out afterwards, but the experience was entirely worth it.
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Reason for Declining
While the offer's salary was extremely attractive and the the program allows for amazing growth, you aren't guaranteed a position at the company once your 2-3 year program is complete. With the way the economy was, and another full-time offer elsewhere on the table, I didn't want to risk being unemployed after a few years.
Additionally, growing up in the Midwest, I am not a big fan of the Northeast, and I felt I simply would not enjoy living in CT.
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Presentation.
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Actuarial at CIGNA
Posted Apr 11, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2011 in Hartford, CT (took a day)
The interview was so awful. I even didn't know which position I applied for, since the title for the position is only "actuarial intern". When he asked me "What do you know about health insurance", I got stuck and had no idea about it. What a nightmare!
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Data Entry Associate at CIGNA
Posted Mar 3, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2010 in Bloomfield, CT (took a day)
interview questions on skills and previous jobs
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I got the interview through a Staffing Agency and the interview consisted of an IQ/Intelligence Test.
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Sales Representative at CIGNA
Posted Dec 4, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2010 in Hartford, CT (took a day)
A lot of the questions were behavioral:
1) Tell me about yourself?
2) Describe a time when you were assertive.
3) Why CIGNA?
4) Why you?
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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IT Specialist at CIGNA
Posted May 5, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2010 in Hartford, CT (took 3 weeks)
Looking for VB scripting Experience and automation software packages
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