I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at PGH Wong Engineering (Fresno, CA)
Interview
They called and scheduled me for an interview. I went to their San Francisco office to meet the team and interview for a contract role. They asked typical questions about my background and experience and also discussed role needs and details.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
We discussed salary and this was a detemining factor for us both to decide not to proceed
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at PGH Wong Engineering (San Francisco, CA) in Aug 2015
Interview
PGH Wong Engineering, Inc has developed a formal and interesting interview process that will keep potential hires on their feet thinking throughout the interview process. Company visions and goals were shared straight off the back that way the interviewee has a better understanding of how to use that information in supplement to my response to their behavioral questions. The interview process includes a phone screening, 2 in person interviews, and a final reference check. I was interviewed by the executive vice president and business development manager and then latter joined with one of the founders of the company. The accounting position with this firm requires extensive knowledge and use of Microsoft Office products especially Microsoft Excel and basic accounting knowledge as well. I was asked to demonstrate the use of Pivot tables with a set of sample data they had already generated for me and was asked 20 rapid accounting questions. My second interview was with the controller and executive vice president again. Basic accounting questions were asked again in addition to a written personality quiz. All in all, I really enjoyed the formal layout of the interview process and this is clearly because PGH strives to hire only the best suited and it shows through the interview and the detailed questions asked.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1) Describe work experience.
2) Behavior and work ethics questions.
2) Basic questions on accounting and excel.
3) Pivot table demonstration, excel functionality questions.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at PGH Wong Engineering (San Francisco, CA) in Mar 2015
Interview
Unique Hiring Experience at PGH Wong
Boutique transit engineering firm aims for unique and effective hiring process.
Expect an efficient and timely interview experience. Clear communication of interview schedule and clarification when requested. Executive Team members and company owner join in the conversation and share the company’s history and future goals.
Up to half day engagement to truly get a feel for the energy behind the executive team's ideas and goals for the future. At PGH Wong, hiring the right people is a collaborative effort and important to the dynamic growth of the company.
Formal process includes a phone screen, Skype interview, reference checks, and in person interview.