The hiring process involved multiple rounds of interviews with long delays between each stage. Communication was inconsistent, and there were periods of several weeks, and in some cases months, without any updates or responses. This lack of timely feedback made the experience highly anxiety-inducing and created significant uncertainty throughout the process.
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Question 1
Tell me about your experience handling a difficult customer
Great interview process, was treated very well. Interviewer was really friendly and welcoming, which set up a great stage that got me excited for the opportunity. I got an offer which I accepted.
I applied online. I interviewed at Penn State (University Park, PA) in Mar 2026
Interview
Rigorous all day final interview with over 14 different people. They did schedule breaks and lunch, which was nice. However, they did not offer to pay for my stay or travel, even though I was coming from out of state, which I did find odd.
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Question 1
How do you prioritize deferred maintenance projects on which should be done first?