I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Parexel (Billerica, MA) in Oct 2013
Interview
The HR contact was via email phone and the screening was efficient and professional. This was followed up by a phone screen with the hiring manager which was once again cordial and productive. HR did a great job of expediting the interview process and getting an onsite interview scheduled. The principle interview process was conducted by the VP of Infrastructure who made very clear from the onset that he would play the role of the alpha male. While the specific wording of his questions was mostly appropriate, the attitude with which they we're deliver was clearly geared to intimidate. When called on this his response was "..that's the way I am.." Worst interview I've ever had...walked out on it
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The opening presentation was about how tough an organization it was, that the job wasn't for "wimps", that you needed to "have a pair..." in order to fit in, that you needed "stamina"...and when this diatribe ended their was an expectation that it had served as a question. My response was "sure" which was criticized...I already could tell by the tone that this wasn't a good fit. I was later asked.."I have six engineers already who look exactly like you on paper so why should I hire you?" My response was that it was impossible to distinguish myself without knowing those folks...I was told it really wasn't hard "..if I'd just think about it". Entire interview tone was confrontational.
I applied online. I interviewed at Parexel (Boston, MA) in Mar 2019
Interview
Great interview process and HR was very clear with their communication. Very smooth process and they eased me into it nicely. I would highly recommend this company. The team was always committed and had some great questions and whiteboarding sessions planned for me. I enjoyed it a lot.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe PM experience and one of your best projects you have lead.
