I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Allstate (Northbrook, IL) in Jul 2014
Interview
Was called by HR rep via phone. Passed the phone interview. They then sent me a personality test that I also passed (they send you an e-mail right after you pass it letting you know if you indeed did). Next step is the face to face which is very east also.
I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at Allstate
Interview
Initial HR phone screening, then face to face interview with HR, then 1-on-1 interview with department hiring manager and a follow up interview with the director next week.
Decision rendered within 2 weeks.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Relaxed interviews, questions about work ethics and work methods, handling difficult situations, career aspirations etc.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Allstate (Northbrook, IL) in Dec 2013
Interview
Initial communication was with an officer in my area, through him the position became available and I was given a link to apply online by a recruiter. I emailed several times with her before conducting a phone-screen interview. I made clear my interview requirements, which needed to be after the school semester was over, and Allstate was more than accommodating. On my interview day I was taken to my area by the intern lead where I interviewed with 5 senior-level directors in my department to determine which team would provide the best mutual fit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
My interviews served less of a case study and more of "tell me about yourself" conversations to determine best fit. The most difficult part was thinking on the spot to tie my experiences into the different teams whose responsibilities were unknown to me prior.