I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Northrop Grumman
Accepted offer
Positive experience
Average interview
Application
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Northrop Grumman (Tampa, FL) in Apr 2020
Interview
Contacted initially by staffing firm, vetted, then contacted directly by NG. Multiple telephone interviews panels. Final conversation with the organization/division leader prior to securing offer. Managerial test/questionnaire required prior to offer for leadership position. Pre-hire screening/background check and drug-test before onboarding
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain the largest program you've managed, number of personnel on task, experience with managing multiple sub-vendors both CONUS/OCONUS
The interview process was very straightforward. It typically featured a panel interview. who asked pretty thought-provoking questions. However, information about the benefits should have been provided in more detail prior to joining the company.
Average interview process. They use the STAR method, like every other employer, to evaluate questions. There was only two interviews (one with HR and one with the hiring manager). Takes forever to get an interview after you submit a resume, but the time from interview to notification was pretty short.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time where you failed a task and what you learned from it.
First round is a call. They were extremely rude in every correspondence. I had honestly forgotten about it entirely and then I got their terse rejection email. Other employers have found better ways of rejecting people and speaking to them. It felt like they're in a different decade.