I applied through university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Union Pacific (Austin, TX) in Feb 2014
Interview
The interviewer was not very organized and the interview itself did not have a format like most companies have. I was essentially a description of the job and asked me if I had any questions. The interview was quick but it was mainly me asking questions to keep the interview going. After the interview was done, the interviewer was very hard to get in touch with and did not do what he said he was going to do. We scheduled meeting days and the interviewer would not show up and would not answer emails or phone calls. Overall a disappointing experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work for Union Pacific? Will you be willing to relocate?
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Union Pacific (Omaha, NE)
Interview
First thing to prepare yourself with that you do not see in any other hiring event or interview is how many times they try to get you to leave. Not joking. They have done this since the railroad started hiring people a hundred and fifty plus years ago.
You will not forget the interview process with this organization. I have gone through and been to both the labor side and management side of hiring events. I will tell you that it is unlike any other organizations hiring process. First, we still use scare tactics… yes at the recruiting events when we should be attracting talent. We tell you that you will be overworked, stressed out, out in the elements (even if hired for an office job or leadership position). Hiring managers tell you about all the time away from home that you will have as both labor and management. A few times they have literally said “If your marriage is not strong do not join.” How this critical issue has never been addressed before by senior management as an area for improvement is beyond me, it is simply accepted as a norm here.
After the scare tactics there is a brief oral intro about what the railroad does and how it operates. This is usually another talking point used transition back into a diatribe of how much this organization requires of all employees, labor and management.
There are multiple times where they ask you to consider all the perils of this job while you take a break. They even ask you to call your significant other and tell them what you have been told, then ask them if they are ok with these terrible working conditions, long and odd hours, and time spent away from home.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Be able to articulate how safety is important and relevant in the workplace.
Also, have examples of safe activities you engaged in at your previous employer.
Be able to explain what you would do if you witnessed a coworker or friend engaging in unsafe behavior.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Union Pacific (El Paso, TX) in Apr 2016
Interview
I interviewd with the Sr. HR director insividual was pleaseant and had a structured interview process, gave handoutson the training lengths locations I would possibly be working in. Answered all of my questions.
I applied through university. I interviewed at Union Pacific
Interview
I applied through university. I then attended the career fair and was told to attend a meeting where they provide background on company. Scheduled an interview for the next day. The interview was a 1-1 interview (behavioral). the process after that takes awhile. I didn't hear back until 2 months later.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a situation in which you witnessed an employee doing something unsafe. What did you do?
