I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Brokers' Risk (Chicago, IL) in Jun 2017
Interview
I was contacted by HR directly. The reviewed my qualifications by reviewing my resume posted on Career Builder, LinkedIn or a similar site. They then sent me an application to fill out and set an interview time and date. I was told to bring the completed application with me at the time of the interview.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
They have a small IT department and were more concerned with my social skills and ability to get along with people. The questions were general about my background and experience. There were few technical questions and they were not of the 'gotcha' or asking about obscure coding practices in nature.
I was not offered the position, but the company was very professional and cordial at all times. The HR person communicated with me during the entire process to let me know how things were progressing. At no time was I kept waiting and the people I talked with in the IT department were very friendly and welcoming. Even though I did not get the job the whole experience was pleasant.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Brokers' Risk (Chicago, IL)
Interview
The human resources staff was not very professional - not a good representation of the company. However, all the other individuals I met with were equally as disinterested or friendly. They were very eager to get me in for an interview and after 2 hours rejected me on the spot. Consider letting a candidate leave with some dignity rather than telling them you have better candidates. Honestly I lost interest in the position when the human resources staff person greeted me in Reception with a negative attitude. Comments on Glassdoor are not favorable on this Company and I saw first hand why.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Brokers' Risk (Chicago, IL) in Dec 2011
Interview
Very short. A couple tests on math and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. A few one on one sessions asking job related questions. Mostly about operating under deadlines. Very easy questions to answer overall. Pretty typical process.
As I understand it the process has now changed since I was hired. Although, they do use some of the same things still. Also, the hiring process is drawn out much longer than before.