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Updated May 6, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Interview Experience [?] Based on 17 ratings
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Customer Service at Principal Financial
Posted Apr 2, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2010 (took a day)
Quick interview process. Asked a lot of questions and received a lot of good feedback. Very professional
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Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales Associate-Insurance/Financial at Principal Financial
Posted Apr 17, 2010
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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 Dec 2009 (took 2 months)
Initial interview was introductory in nature. Second interview, at my request, was more detail oriented. Much miscommunication about terms of the "onboarding" and compensation. Extremely difficult to get responses from this individual...many responses were contrary to initial promises made.
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Reason for Declining
The individual seemed untrustworthy and unethical and mostly unreliable. During the hiring process, I pulled the plug.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Team Manager at Principal Financial
Posted Mar 29, 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 2009 in Des Moines, IA (took 3 months)
This was an internal posting. It was 3 weeks before I heard anything, then an interview was scheduled for the same week. Very favorable interview, was one of two finalists that were being considered. Was told it would be just a few days. Two months (no other communication was received) I received a template email from HR that the position had been filled.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Leadership Development Rotation Program at Principal Financial
Posted Mar 29, 2010
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2009 in Des Moines, IA (took 3 days)
12 people interviewed for 3 positions. It was very competitive. They took us out to dinner on Thursday night where we met with the program panel that would interview us 1:1 the next day. Friday morning we met for breakfast and had a chance to visit with some LDRP graduates. Then we had our interviews, a campus tour, and a benefits overview. Although it was very competitive, I had a great interview experience.
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 Group/Panel Interview.
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Employee Benefits Specialist at Principal Financial
Posted Feb 3, 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 Jan 2010 (took 4+ weeks)
Applied online through company website. Initial contact to schedule screening interview about 1 week after submission. Screening interview done by telephone with HR rep from Home Office location, very basic questions and review of qualifications. Big question "How would you diffuse a difficult situation?" Not well informed about job position/requirements. Next contact about 2 weeks later, second interview with hiring manager. Again, review of qualifications. Same question, "How would you diffuse a difficult situation?" Also, provide example of teamwork project. How would you take credit for your part...best answer is that it takes the team. Was told that I was the first of the referred candidates, would be back in touch. Email from corporate about 1 1/2 weeks later, pursuing other applicants.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Actuarial at Principal Financial
Posted Sep 14, 2009
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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 Jun 2009 (took 3+ weeks)
referral from placement agency.... unfortunately, the interview was on or just before the company had another round of lay-offs
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Other Details
I got the interview through a Staffing Agency and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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IT Applications Analyst at Principal Financial
Posted May 10, 2009
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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 Apr 2007 in Des Moines, IA (took 4+ weeks)
Interview process is very easy if you are referred by someone. They are more concerned with your ability to work with others and handle situations involving conflict resolution and dealing with people day to day (even for technical positions).
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Negotiation Details
Will not negotiate for entry-level positions, they rely on their benefits selling you on the company.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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