I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Swiss Re (Bratislava) in Sep 2017
Interview
Firstly, they called me and they asked about my experience and which salary I expected, it took only 10 minutes. The second interview was with skype with 3 people, it took around 40 minutes, we taught about my studies and experience and what I did in my previous jobs.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Swiss Re (Hartford, CT) in Aug 2017
Interview
Initial 30 minute phone interview with HR (in Kansas) who was very nice. Two weeks later was the in-person interview (in CT) with the hiring managers who were also very nice. One was in the CT office while the other was virtual in KS (the manager who was there with me had left the office so the virtual meeting could take place). The manager in the office made statements that lead me to believe I'd be back which was really encouraging & exciting. She also had revealed really personal information - which threw me off somewhat and my reaction felt awkward/uncomfortable but I did the best I could under the circumstances. I figured she may have shared some of what she did because she was comfortable speaking with me but it was something you'd share with a friend or someone you were forming some sort of personal relationship with (not w/an interviewee unless you were sure they'd be back). In hindsight, I wish she hadn't discussed her personal business or that my reaction had been a little less uncomfortable - but I'm sure I feel this way because I'm wondering if my response is perhaps what blew it for me! I was only prepared for business! :( Ah well, all is as it should be I suppose! At the time & during the follow up call with HR, it sounded likely that the potential was there for an offer to be extended (I was "one of a few excellent candidates") but the following week I was advised that the position was offered to a former employee. In general, they were all very nice people and pleasant to interact with. The interviews themselves I was told had gone really well. The whole process took about a month. The in person interview itself was an hour and a half and mostly enjoyable. Ultimately, it was a disappointing outcome for sure - but in general, it was a mostly positive experience as far as interviews go. Lesson learned though as far as not getting hooked into the way an interviewer speaks in terms of the future.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What, if anything, do you do to proactively stay current with the insurance industry?
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Swiss Re (Londres, Inglaterra) in Feb 2015
Interview
Took about 2 months from the day I applied. I had the interview with my supervisor, HR, the head of my department. Held final interview at their offices which lasted about 45min.