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Updated May 24, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.

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Interview Experience [?] Based on 32 ratings

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Negative	16%

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Sep 2010 in Los Angeles, CA (took 1 week)

They called me to come in, was interviewed by two people at once. Then they invited me back to be interviewed with the head manager. That went great also, but then found out I did not get the job. Maybe it was because I was a little over qualified.

Interview Questions

nothing it was very conversational, depends on the person interviewing you I guess

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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 Accepted Offer

Interviewed May 2008 in Bensenville, IL (took a day)

they were all nice there

Interview Questions

past work experience

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Negotiation Details

there wasn't one, hired on spot

Other Details

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

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed May 2010 (took 2 weeks)

I had one 1:1 interview, then a 1:2 interview, and finally an interview with the Branch Manager. Overall they were extremely easy to talk to and I felt no pressure at all. Knowing some information about global logistics is a huge plus but not a must. Like with any other company, do your research. Knowing about the company's history and current financial situation, will only help your cause. Be yourself, the company values a good sense of humor.

Interview Questions

N/A, there were all basic questions. No surprises or curve balls

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Other Details

The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Jul 2010 (took 1+ week)

The whole process consisted of a phone call and two interviews. Initial communication was by phone basically to call and set up the first interview. The first interview was with the department manager. I was called by the end of the week to arrange a second interview with the district manager.

Interview Questions

Can you describe an experience when you have had to deal with an angry customer. How did you react to the situation in order to correct the problem?

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Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Feb 2008 in Seattle, WA (took a day)

Met company representatives at a job fair at Western Washington University. Talked with one of them for a while and handed in a resume. I received a phone call a few weeks later and had a phone interview setup. After a half hour phone interview an in person interview was setup at their offices in Seattle. The office is nice, looks professional, everything very clean. The interview was with two sets of two people, the questions fit the questions for an Intern that doesn't really know what he is looking for (which was good for me as I didn't really know) but they got to know me as a person to figure out how well I would do. Culture is the thing I didn't like, it is uptight, everyone wears business professional, guys wear ties, upper managements adds a jacket to that. Got a phone call next business day saying I got the Internship and I accepted.

Be sure to dress up for them and if you are wearing a jacket that isn't a business jacket, do not hang it over your chair, that is frowned upon.

Interview Questions

Tell me about yourself.

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Negotiation Details

Did not negotiate for an Intern offer. It was hourly wage with no benefits (except some awesome coworkers taking me out to lunch!).

Other Details

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

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Apr 2009 in Seattle, WA (took 3 weeks)

Application for the position was easy. I was called shortly after and offered a phone interview. Phone interview was about 30 minutes and very casual. Within a week I was offered an in person interview. The in person interview was simple and made me feel very comfortable. They seemed to be interested more in who I was, how I thought, and in my social skills than in my resume.

Interview Questions

How would you deal with a conflict where you didnt agree with the way your co-worker was working or acting?

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Other Details

I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.

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1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Aug 2008 (took a day)

I applied online and was called in to take a drug test and fill out some paper work. An interview was scheduled then. I went in for the interview and interviewed with two people. Later that afternoon I was called by the manager and offered the job.

Interview Questions

What accounting experience do you already have?

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Negotiation Details

I didn't not negotiate. I was happy with what they were offering.

Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Drug Test.

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Feb 2010 in Miami, FL (took a day)

It was an attitude interview. They look at your personality, whether you are a match for their environment and goals or not. Asked about strengths, weaknesses, previous challenges. The person interviewing was cool.

Interview Questions

previous challenges

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weaknesses

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Other Details

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

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Feb 2008 (took 3 days)

I drove by and dropped off my resume. There were not any job openings at the time but 3 months later I received a call for an interview. First I interviewed with the RVP & DM. Next I took a skills test. And last I interviewed with each department head.

Interview Questions

Why do you wan to work for Expeditors?

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What would make you a successful sales executive for our company?

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Negotiation Details

A formal offer was given with very little negotiation. I took the job and loved it.

Other Details

I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Skills Test.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Negative Experience

Received and Declined Offer

Interviewed Mar 2008 in Seattle, WA (took 1 week)

Did an initial phone screen for an IT Project Manager position - the screen went very well and was informative. The interviewer was engaged on the phone and wanted to talk up the good of the company - She asked my current salary which I was happy to give.

The next week, I went in for 1:1 and Panel Interviews again went well. The last interview was with the group manager - She told me that things were looking very good so far and wanted to talk salary. When I told her my present salary, she was surprised and stated that their budgeted salaray was nearly $30K less. I wasn't sure if she weas negotiating or not, asked a few more questions, and then realized she was serious. I explained that I was up front about my salary needs and that the person who gave me the ohone interview said that I was in-line with what they were looking for. I then told them to please not waste the time of other professionals in the future.

General impression - not so good...