I applied online. I interviewed at Allstate (Northbrook, IL) in Jan 2015
Interview
Filled out online application then received e-mail to set up pre-screen interview with HR. HR interview was basic 45 minute screening covering my resume. A week later I was called in for a panel interview. Very relaxed and comfortable. Asked three behavioral questions and walked through my resume having me expound on certain areas related to the position. Three people on the panel who were extremely professional and open. Lasted a little over an hour and ended up spending about 20 minutes in the lobby with the hiring manager discussing various topics in our field. Didn't get the result I wanted in the end but I feel I made some good contacts in the field.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time when you had to deal with an angry customer/client and how you resolved the situation.
I applied through other source. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Allstate (Northbrook, IL) in Feb 2015
Interview
First Round: automated telephone interview. This was VERY awkward: essentially, a robot calls you and asks you standardized questions (strengths, weaknesses, what you think/like about project management etc), and allots you time to answer them. This would have been fine with a human, but for some reason I was fumbling all over myself with the 'bot. To the point where I was SURE I would not get a call back.
Second Round: In-Person/On-Site. I met with the two hiring managers for my department. They were very friendly and obviously very dedicated/enthusiastic about their work and the company (you laugh, but I've had interviews with the complete opposite). The interview structure was as follows:
- introduction of both managers, a quick get to know each other
- rundown of my resume, first a summary by me and then pointed questions by them
- structured/standardized questions provided by the company
- additional questions thought up by the individual managers
- time allotted for my questions
This position was entry level, and the second round was the final round.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
One that was a bit unexpected was "name a common misconception that others have about you".
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Allstate in Jan 2015
Interview
First was a brief phone interview, followed by the online assessment then received a phone call for a 2:1 interview. The hiring manager called me two days after and told me to expect a phone call from a recruiter with an official offer. Am now waiting on background check and drug test results to come back. Anybody know how long that takes....been almost a week!