I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at FedEx (Miami, FL) in Oct 2012
Interview
I was contacted by a recruiter and had a phone interview. The interview had basic questions and then behavioral questions. Then I was required to apply online at the fedex website and also answer similar behavior questions online as part of the application. about a week later I was contacted for an in person interview. I was required to create a powerpoint presentation based on a territory they gave me. I was also required to send in the presentation in advance.
The in person interview lasted about 2 hours with a panel of 3 interviewers. We 1st went over my resume, my skills and abilities. Then I gave my presentation and was asked some follow up questions. I was asked 6 behavioral questions and had to give specific examples of when I encountered the situation how I handled it and the outcome. At the end they went over more specifics of the job and answered any question I had about the position.
That night I was contacted by the hiring manager saying she wanted to hire me and I would be receive my offer letter that weekend.
Background check is very thorough. Drug Screen, Credit check, and employment history check.
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Question 1
The presentation was very intimidating. There was a ton of information given and at the same time not enough information was given. However I do think this is a weeding out tool for them. If you are not serious about it then they do not want to waste anyones time. Many people apparently did not show up to their interviews.
Phone screening, two virtual interviews and then they ask general and average interview questions. The entire process took less than a month. You can get hired and start quickly. Whole process went smoothly.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a time that you overcame a difficult situation and how did you sell against the situation, and how did you overcome the objections?
Review star questions for interview prep. Be prepared to create a presentation onsite. Interviews where management team. Please note for job past entry level they will usually go with an internal candidate.
Phone call with recruiter , then manager , the in face with manager . The put me through the wringer and then didn’t call me back. Advised I had a great interview . Companies seem to all be doing this.