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Declined Offer – Interviewed in Waltham, MA Nov 2009 – Reviewed Feb 14, 2010
Interview Details – After going over my resume, we talked about the job and my interests. Then I was given a tour, and that was it. I received an offer about a week later.
Interview Question – No difficult questions. Answer Question
No Offer – Interviewed in Syracuse, NY Oct 2008 – Reviewed Apr 30, 2009
Interview Details – A pleasant experience. The HR and department head were very friendly and the questions were on target. My age, however, was a stumbling block.
Interview Question – How did you handle the first person you had to dismiss View Answer
No Offer – Reviewed Sep 28, 2012
Interview Details – Phone screening, then personal inteview
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Sep 17, 2012
Interview Details – Viewed opening on company website and directed to Monster.com to apply for the position. Received call from recruiter approximately 3-4 weeks after applying asking if I had time to speak or if I'd like to schedule time for a brief call. Feeling prepared, I decided to speak at that time. Recruiter conducted an initial screening where 2-3 basic questions were asked; how did I hear of the position, what skills would I like to develop and why the interest in this particular role/ company. Upon successfully answering these questions, I was told that she would like me to meet with three members of the particular team in which I would be working. A tentative date and time was immediately scheduled. A confirmation email was sent a day or so prior to the tentatively scheduled interview. I was surprised to learn upon arrival that the interview would be conducted by the three team members simultaneously. Less difficult than I had imagined for being screened in front of three people at the same time. They were kind and courteous and made me feel very much at ease. They began with a list of about 10 standard questions compiled by Human Resources. Questions asked include: tell me about a difficult obstacle with your last employer/ company and how you overcame it, what is your greatest weakness, etc. Once those questions were out of the way, we continued on in somewhat of a relaxed discussion. I took notes and came prepared with my own set of questions to ask if they hadn't already been answered. This particular interview ran about an hour. As with all interviews, I sent out three personalized thank you emails later on that day. Less than a week later, I received another call from the recruiter saying that they would like me to meet with the hiring manager. A tentative date was set for which I later received email confirmation.
Interview Question – What is your greatest weakness? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – The offer given was within my desired salary range. No negotiation necessary.
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Aug 6, 2012
Interview Details – In depth interview
Interview Question – Name a recent time you used active problem solving Answer Question
Negotiation Details – What were you able to negotiate? What advice would you give others considering an offer?
No Offer – Reviewed Aug 5, 2012
Interview Details –
1- Submit a resume
2- If you're selected, they will contact you by email where they give you an appointment date to take a test.
3- You have to pass the test. The test is basic stuff like math, english, problem solving, and accuracy.
4- After you pass the test, you earn a interview.
5- Pass the interview.
6- You get placed into training for several weeks/ months.
7- Pass your training
8- Hired.
Interview Question – Why do you want to work for us View Answer
No Offer – Interviewed in Mar 2012 – Reviewed Apr 22, 2012
Interview Details – They first did a phone interview, to learn about education, background. Then I did a couple of group interviews, two members of the company with 3-4 other applicants. There were two rounds of these interviews. We had a lunch break, and then started the final stage of the interview - some group projects
Interview Question – What are some problems you have faced and how did you overcome them? Answer Question
No Offer – Interviewed in Jun 2010 – Reviewed Oct 10, 2010
Interview Details – Applied through online. After 2 week I got response from HR. She Scheduled interview with Manager. Initial interview was for 30 minutes.Looks like Manager has no clue what he was asking. He talked little bit of works.Finally he scheduled intervew with his team member.
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jan 2010 – Reviewed Jun 19, 2010
Interview Details – The interview was conducted by a panel of 3 people. It was not very hard standard questions. The panel was made up of over head, underground and substation managers.
Interview Question – why did you leave your last employer? Answer Question
No Offer – Interviewed in Jan 2010 – Reviewed Feb 24, 2010
Interview Details – I submitted my application and was then contacted to set a date and time. Interviewers were friendly. Always have questions prepared to ask about the job, management style and culture.
Interview Question – Mostly situational questions asked. Answer Question
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