SAS interview questions

The process was quite typical for this type of role. It just was extremely slow. It started with a recruiter contacting me almost after 2 months since my original application on their website. That was followed up by an phone interview with the hiring manager and a second manager. Both had very good analytical backgrounds and the interview was mostly technical. Including SAS coding questions, and predictive modelling questions. I was then told I was going to be invited onsite to interview. But it took another month before that interview was even scheduled. The onsite interview is a presentation. You choose some of your work to present. There were at least 5 managers/senior managers and directors int he room, all of whom asked many (and good) question about the presentation I was giving. I flew back with the impression the interview went well, but everyone kept their poker faces and I wasn't sure I was going to get an offer.

Process was drawn out due to headcount issues. The interview was focused on PM techniques and knowledge as well as skillset in handling customer relationships and problem/conflict resolution. Interview compriced of a phone interview, a one-on-one interview and a panel interview with two managers. HR plays a large role in negotiating salary and it is important to stand firm on your needs as they tend to hire with a salary in mind and will discard candidates if the salary gap is too large.