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Updated Jan 12, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Engineering at First Citizens BancShares
Posted Jan 12, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2011 (took 4+ weeks)
All went well enough at first. I was on time, happy to be there, and psyched. Interviewers were professional and respectful face-to-face. The information exchange started off very well, however I began to notice some uncomfortable vibes, and one of the interviewers was very tense. It was plainly understood prior to the interview what my background was, but it became painfully apparent that they were actually looking for someone with more technical experience, though I was assured that this was not an issue prior to the interview many times.
I began to sense more scrutiny, however, it was not directly expressed. One comment was made about one of my work samples that seemed to suggest in a slight condescending manner to the other interviewer that it was a "typical" sample from this previous employer alright. It did not seem to matter that this was a quality sample of a technical document of another kind from a giant world class global corporation and it took a lot of work to complete it for customers.
Then, I was asked if I could create something that the interviewer seemed to consider very important, but it was using a very common software, and using industry standard symbology. Again, perhaps this meant I needed to be able to completely understand immediately about their technology, though that was definitely not what was expressed up front. I knew then, that this would be a problem.
We ended on a decent note after I plainly told them that I was interested in the position and the technology and felt that I could catch on and do the work, but wanted to know if they thought I could. They seemed to agree, however, the usual answer, we have other candidates to interview and we'll get back to your agency later.
The results of this interview were not a surprise, considering the technical issue, however, if they would have expressed it up front, it would have saved everybody some time. I wasn't that concerned about that. The last comment was that I was not chosen as well because I lacked enthusiasm and energy and the other candidate did. This brings to mind all kinds of possible internal problems, personality problems with the manager, and most likely an unprofessional environment. I am very confident on the other hand had the positive attitude as I should have had, I was attentive, had plenty of energy, alert, interested, happy and engaged in the interview process, but I've never mastered the art of being a disingenuous suck up. Comments such as this let me know that I could never trust this person and that there exists some maturity issues, that will improve with time hopefully. They had every opportunity to express any concerns otherwise.
I am an adult and this isn't my first rodeo. I don't know anyone that begs for a job, however, the feeling I got after those snarky comments that the manger thought I should have done just that--beg! After all, I was psychoanalyzed completely in an hour. I tend to walk in the middle of the road in terms of enthusiasm so as not to seem desperate. It is beyond me to think that some believe the interviewers aren't interested, so why would they waste their time. We also spend a lot of time preparing for the interview typically...this is serious business.
Another comment was made that they would like to keep me in mind, just in case they needed someone down the road should I be availabe. That was confusing and aluded to the fact that they didn't think I had the stamina for the job (after just meeting me for one hour), didn't particularly like me much personally though I was very respectful, open and hoping to be able to provide the best in class of anything...my attitude was great! My comment to them--too late! I am not subserviant or giddy. I don't work for people that devalue others like this, but at least I know about this group. Couldn't pay me enough to work for them. My profession is just that, a profession and just as important to me as theirs is to them. It's not just a skill. I have never considered any IT Engineer an object of awe, sorry...it's all a level playing field at work to me...a job is a job.
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I got the interview through a Staffing Agency and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Personal Support Representative at First Citizens BancShares
Posted Aug 30, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2010 (took 1+ week)
A phone interview will be conducted first...should the HR rep think your qualified you will be set up with another phone interview with the hiring manager. From there, if they still are interested, you will have a face to face interview. They give your typical behavioral interview questions.
Negotiation Details
I did not negotiate my salary, although, I should have. Of course, I was able to negotiate my start date. Nice company to work for overall; however, it is a bank and banks are notorious for not paying enough wages.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Financial Service Representative I at First Citizens BancShares
Posted Oct 12, 2010 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2008 in Raleigh, NC (took 2 weeks)
First phone intervies with HR then in person with hiring manager. Then second in person with higher management
Negotiation Details
N/A
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Information Technology at First Citizens BancShares
Posted Jun 26, 2010 — 0 of 1 people found this helpful
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed May 2010 in Raleigh, NC (took 3 weeks)
After being laid off, two former coworkers had advised me that their earlier experiences working at First Citizens was poor. After having attended an interview there, I agree. The phone interview went very well, but later when I arrived (on time) for the face-to-face interview the hiring manager came out po'd about something. I later learned he was angry at his boss. The manager came into the interview with a negative attitude, and had a chip on his shoulder during the interview. I next interviewed with his boss, who was a loud mouthed, overly friendly, self-important blowhard. No wonder his subordinate was upset. A highly unprofessional experience, and a complete waste of my time. Never again. Also, HR probably needs to be outsourced. They are not a useful group. Additionally, they had me fill out extensive documentation with *alot* of personal information to be turned over to them as a condition to the face-to-face interviews.
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Reason for Declining
Unprofessional, small-minded managers.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Financial Service Representative at First Citizens BancShares
Posted Mar 10, 2010
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2008 (took 2 days)
Very easy and comfortable.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
Not much room
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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