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Updated Jun 3, 2013
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Entry-Level Scientist at URS

No Offer – Interviewed in Austin, TX Mar 2013 – Reviewed Jun 3, 2013

Interview Details – I had a first informal lunch meeting with two employees who told me more about URS and the position available. This allowed them to get to know me on a personal level and to see if I was interested in the job. After a couple of weeks, I was called in for an on-site interview in which I would be interviewed by several personnel of the office that was hiring. This interview took all day and consisted of a technical presentation. The presentation could be of previous research or work and there was a short Q&A. The people at URS were very friendly and I enjoyed speaking to many of the employees

Interview Question – There weren't any difficult questions. They just asked you typical questions to get to know you better.   Answer Question

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Civil Designer at URS

No Offer – Interviewed in Denver, CO Mar 2012 – Reviewed May 28, 2013

Interview Details – Interview was non caring like it was a waste of time. I showed up dressed professionally tie dress clothes and the staff is wearing blue jeans t-shirts / swart shirts. I am a Sr. Civil CADD Designer older in age and the people interviewing me were kids and they had Senior Titles with only five to seven years of work experience. Really ...

Interview Question – There was no tough questions just simple talk   View Answer

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Planning & Scheduling Analyst II at URS

Accepted Offer – Reviewed May 22, 2013

Interview Details – Landing a phone interview is more about who you know than your credentials. Phone interview leads to in person interview with hiring manager and human resources manager. Negotiate your offer at least 5% because raises & promotions are slow your first year.

Interview Question – Why do you want to work for URS?   Answer Question

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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer I at URS

No Offer – Interviewed in Denver, CO Dec 2012 – Reviewed May 13, 2013

Interview Details – Applied online, and received an email asking me to fill out an email questionnaire within 48 hours. Then a month later got a call from HR asking me if I could interview the next day.
I came in and met with the hiring manager and a Sr Engineer. Once they found out my major and confirmed that I did an internship there, they were both very friendly. It lasted for about 30 min and the Sr Engineer mostly talked about what the job would be like. Then the hiring manager asked me if I had spoken to HR about benefits yet. I said no, and he rang them up, then escorted me downstairs. HR lady gave me a 45 min presentation on everything.
I was pretty sure I was getting hired.
BUT, never heard from them again, even after calling back and emailing every 2 weeks.
Same job was posted 3 months later.
Very unprofessional

Interview Question – Nothing difficult, they just asked about my experience working for/interning for the company and how I liked it   Answer Question

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Administrative Assistant at URS

No Offer – Interviewed in Sandy Springs, Fulton, GA Mar 2013 – Reviewed May 7, 2013

Interview Details – I was contacted for an interview two weeks after submitting my resume and application.
The interviewer was very pleasant, outlined the job carefully, interacted with me very well. He allowed me to meet with the person who previously held the position for a better perspective. The offices are beautiful, and the expectations of the position were covered well.

Interview Question – How would I handle the situation if I was on a hard deadline and someone I support brought a project to me to be placed ahead of what I was working on.   View Answer

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Accounting Manager at URS

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Austin, TX Jun 2009 – Reviewed May 2, 2013

Interview Details – Brought in by a recruiter. Met controller/director for first interview, then came back for second interview with the Senior VP. Offer was made through recruiter a couple days later. The initial offer was good, but short of my desired salary. The recruiter was able to negotiate the higher salary. I suggest that you set work hour expectations up front as they will consider flexible schedules.

Interview Question – How did I previously handle poor performing employees. And do I prefer to retrain or fire them.   View Answer

Negotiation Details – Ask for more, if they want you they will go up.

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Transportation Engineer at URS

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jul 2012 – Reviewed Apr 7, 2013

Interview Details – One-to-one interview. The director of the group introduced the duties of the position. The interview is more based on the previous technical experience and skills on the resume. No behavior questions.

Interview Question – Just general questions about the experience.   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – No negotiation.

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Control Room Operator at URS

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Anniston, AL Feb 2009 – Reviewed Mar 31, 2013

Interview Details – Single face-to-face interview after qualifications review to narrow candidate field. Offer tendered after a few weeks.

Interview Question – What do you consider your greatest weakness?   View Answer

Negotiation Details – Some negotiation possible if you have qualifications above entry level.

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Database Analyst at URS

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Atlanta, GA – Reviewed Mar 30, 2013

Interview Details – Two interviews - first by phone with IT Manager for that division. Then with hiring manager for the IT Department and Vice President of division in person. Small, cozy office. Kind employees all around. Informal interview based on my experience and my expectations of the job; they told me what the job entailed, salary and benefits, and that was it. About 30 mins or so.

Interview Question – None - they asked how I would rate myself on different MS Word programs. None of the usual 'throw me off my game' or 'pin me to the chair' questions many companies employ these days.   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – It was a contract so all salary and benefits are set -no negotiation is possible for government contracts.

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Director, Business Development at URS

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Washington, DC Feb 2010 – Reviewed Mar 29, 2013

Interview Details – I arrived at URS as part of an acquisition. The hiring and interview process was pretty basic; several individual interviews with Senior Executives and operational stakeholders followed up with a small panel interview session.

Interview Question – There were no hardball or unexpected questions. I was asked about my most difficult sales cycle and negotiation and asked to describe the circumstances around the sale.   View Answer

Negotiation Details – Fairly straightforward. We agreed on salary, bonus plan and standard benefits.I did not receive stock options.

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