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Updated Mar 16, 2023
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Interviews for Top Jobs at Union Pacific
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Anonymous Interview Candidate
I applied online. I interviewed at Union Pacific
Slow no response hard to get a hold of someone. Interview scheduled no response from recruiter. Rushed quick call no opportunity to answer questions. No response or opportunity to reschedule.
- Tell me about yourself and describe your background
Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at Union Pacific
Very chill interview process, everyone is very nice, although the lack of technical questions is surprising, I guess they only care about the soft skills . They asked about projects, aspirations, and reason to choose Union Pacific
- Why did you choose UP What do you want to learn
Anonymous Employee
I applied online. I interviewed at Union Pacific in Feb 2023
Interview process had been quick. You take a test, pass, and they notify you quickly. No issues so far. Tough decision to make after having a career for 27years and trying something new to by the time.
- various. Look at UPR site for details.
Anonymous Employee in Baton Rouge, LA
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Union Pacific (Baton Rouge, LA)
It was an open setting at a hotel lobby they had everyone who was interviewing at that time to wait in a line until they call us. once called we sat down with like a panel of two people interviewed. The process wasn’t bad went by pretty fast.
- Are you willing to work holidays and weekends?
Anonymous Employee
I interviewed at Union Pacific
The interview process was very smooth and informal. I only interviewed with two people, but they took me around to meet everyone that day to say hello. It is a good group over there.
- They asked me to tell them about myself.
Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at Union Pacific
it was an typical and standard on site interview , I felt welcomed and was able to spend the day in the area. Nebraska has lots to offer and seems downtown was well maintained.
- What interests you in railroads ?
Anonymous Employee
I interviewed at Union Pacific
One interview in which they interview in a group panel. The panel will ask you questions and then at the end, you can ask them questions. I got a response in about two weeks
- Tell me about a time where you improved a process
Anonymous Employee
I applied online. I interviewed at Union Pacific
Easy normal questions about behavior. 3 interviews. 1 on the phone, second on zoom thrid in person to see the fit. They like what i did so i got the job.
- How would you deal with work conflicts?
Anonymous Employee
I interviewed at Union Pacific
It can take months to get hired. Many people never hear back from the company after their application, and the screening is rigorous, including a background and drug screening. They favor younger college graduates over a seasoned employment history.
- What was your first job?
Anonymous Employee in Houston, TX
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Union Pacific (Houston, TX) in Jul 2022
Consistent of a zoom meeting, asked about my work history, work experience, and to make sure I understand the job requirements. Overall it went pretty good, and I'm happy I accepted the position.
- What is my history. What experience do I have. Have I ever worked outdoors. If I'm willing to accept their schedule.
Union Pacific Interviews FAQs
Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Union Pacific as 64.9% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.70 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Sales and Analyst rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Computer Programmer and Analyst roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Union Pacific takes an average of 34.41 days when considering 461 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for IT Develop had the quickest hiring process (on average 1 day), whereas Welder roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 150 days).
Common stages of the interview process at Union Pacific according to 461 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group Panel Interview: 15.70%
One on One Interview: 15.15%
Skills Test: 14.04%
Drug Test: 12.38%
Background Check: 10.24%
Personality Test: 8.99%
IQ Intelligence Test: 8.30%
Presentation: 7.26%
Phone Interview: 6.29%
Other: 1.66%
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