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Parsons Corporation Interview Questions & Reviews
Getting the Interview 24 Interviews
Interview Experience 21 Ratings
BD Specialist at Parsons Corporation
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Apr 2, 2013
Interview Details – Recruiter, in person interview, and one phone interview
Interview Question – What role do I take on in a group project setting. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – They made a good offer and i accepted, but the actual work ended up not being worth the compensation. There is no comp time and you are expected to report your weekend availability and to work weekends.
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Senior Buyer at Parsons Corporation
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Pasco, WA Feb 2009 – Reviewed Mar 12, 2013
Interview Details – All hiring is conducted through the corporate offtce now. I was not hired through the new process.
Negotiation Details – Was offered a starting salary and was very happy to accept as I was in a different field of work and this employer offered great benefits and a steady pay.
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Engineer I at Parsons Corporation
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Feb 13, 2013
Interview Details – 2 phone interviews
Interview Question – What hobbies you have Answer Question
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Engineer at Parsons Corporation
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Austin, TX May 2009 – Reviewed Feb 7, 2013
Interview Details – Met future colleagues in two offices as part of the two-day interview. Met with 10 employees which seemed like alot, but they did provide me with good information on what to expect. All technical questions with no questions on what I like to after work, hobbies, etc. The main interview was on a Friday and so everyone was very willing to talk and they did not appear rushed.
Interview Question – I was asked to state several flux equations in the first interview and these were equations I had not really used since college. View Answer
Negotiation Details – I needed about two more months before starting so that I could take care of some personal issues and I did negotiate that the employer would pay for all of my moving expenes.
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Project Controls Engineer/Specialist at Parsons Corporation
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Corona, NY Aug 2011 – Reviewed Jan 7, 2013
Interview Details – Initial phone call with introduction and interview was conducted very fast and comfortably. There was immediate turnaround for everything from processing application to drug test results and interview with client.
Interview Question – What are your goals to better yourself than the current position you are applying for? View Answer
Negotiation Details – I did not negotiate as I am pretty much new to the industry and didn't have much leverage and I knew I had opportunity to learn and grow with this company (that is priceless).
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QA Engineer at Parsons Corporation
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Frederick, MD Jun 2008 – Reviewed Oct 11, 2012
Interview Details –
It is best to be sponsored by someone already working for Parsons (how I got hired)
Managers prefer to hire known individuals rather than cold off the street
Interview Question – Ask a lot of personel background questions View Answer
Negotiation Details – It went well but in my case they needed me bad for the position at the time and client had already approved me from previous project. Always hepls when they need you more than you need them. Already had a good paying job.
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Environmental Specialist at Parsons Corporation
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Washington, DC Dec 2011 – Reviewed Jan 31, 2012
Interview Details – Well, I talked to with HR first and HR felt that I was a great match for the position. Then I received a call from the manager. I have to say that everyone at Parsons was wonderful. There was drug test and background investigation.
Interview Question – The questions were about my experience. No difficulties. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – I did not negotiate because I saw room for growth. My biggest concern was to get my foot in the door and then work my way up. Parson is a very large company with lots of opportunities.
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Billing Coordinator at Parsons Corporation
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Pasadena, CA Jan 2009 – Reviewed Sep 27, 2011
Interview Details – H/R contacts you first then have a 1:1 interview with HR. If HR feels you are qualified, HR proceeds to schedule you an interview date with hiring manager.
Interview Question – Tell me about yourself. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – No negotiation. Offer sent to you in form of letter to mailing address.
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Product Manager at Parsons Corporation
No Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Nov 2010 – Reviewed Feb 10, 2011
Interview Details – not offered the job, not answer about process
Interview Questions
- best place for you to work? Answer Question
- best environment for you to work? Answer Question
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Withheld at Parsons Corporation
No Offer – Interviewed in Pasadena, CA Mar 2010 – Reviewed Dec 29, 2010
Interview Details – HR was very professional and upbeat but the specific division I interviewed with had internal turmoil that caused delay after delay, reposting employment ad where they changed the requirements several times leading untimely to the decision of postponing due to hiring freeze. Interview process involved heads of department then short informal get to know one-on-one 15 minute Q&A from departmental employees. Employees were understandably nervous and defensive due to the fact that they were not included in on the departmental strategic goals and did not know that they were interviewing for this specific position that directly affected them. Interview was in March 2010 then was drawn out for 8 months which made the internal turmoil transparent. Corporate culture felt very 80’s and the corporate office atmosphere was depressing. From speaking with employee’s it was apparent that they were very task specific not understanding the big picture. – very reactive and not proactive.
Interview Question – There was not one specific question. They were not prepared and I was left to lead the interview. Answer Question
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