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State Farm Interview Questions & Reviews
Getting the Interview 275 Interviews
Interview Experience 250 Ratings
College Intern at State Farm
Accepted Offer – Reviewed May 15, 2013 New
Interview Details Very standard, phone interview with typically questions - describe yourself, how did you handle a situation that involved conflicting team members, how did you overcome an obstacle, etc. It was my first interview ever, and I was extremely nervous but somehow impressed the interview enough to get the job offer.
Interview Question – Define "success" in terms other than monetary compensation Answer Question
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Inbound Quote and Bind at State Farm
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Phoenix, AZ (US) – Reviewed May 14, 2013 New
Interview Details I was hired after two phone interviews. I never had a live interview. The hiring process was very smooth and organized.
Interview Question – There weren't any difficult or unexpected questions. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There was no negotiation phase. It was a take it or leave it offer.
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Claims Processor at State Farm
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Johns Creek, GA (US) Apr 2013 – Reviewed May 03, 2013
Interview Details Applied online. Contacted to take a typing test and a simulated call test. Got a call to schedule a phone interview. Phone interview consisted of "tell me about yourself", "why do you want to work for State Farm", "Tell me of a time when you had to learn a new skill".
Interview Question – All STAR questions... Situation, Task, Action taken, Result. "Tell me of a time you had to deal with a difficult customer"- make sure you tell how you turned it around and made it a good experience. "What do you consider good customer service", "Tell of a time you had to handle multiple tasks". Their goal was to make the customer feel taken care of and thankful for our services. Claims represents about 50% of the business. Answer Question
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Cliams Representative Auto at State Farm
No Offer – Interviewed in Bakersfield, CA (US) Mar 2013 – Reviewed May 02, 2013
Interview Details I applied online (3/13/13), and was invited to do the online assessment (3/14/13). After that, I got an email to schedule phone interview. Phone (3/18/13) was okay, and was told I would hear back within three weeks (beginning of April). I didn't hear anything for six weeks, until when I applied for another position (Claims Representative Fire) with them. Then I got an email saying I was not selected (4/30/13). I was told salary was around 40,000.
Interview Question – None....they were all typical interview questions Answer Question
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Sales Associate at State Farm
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Irvine, CA (US) Jul 2009 – Reviewed Apr 28, 2013
Interview Details Very deceptive about the amount of cold calling and how repetitive the work was. They say it builds character but it just makes you feel like your a nuisance to everyone. Not very difficult to get hired as long as you can carry on a successful conversation.
Interview Question – How are you going to be able to deal with rejection? Answer Question
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Inbound Sales Representative at State Farm
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Tempe, AZ (US) Jan 2013 – Reviewed Apr 26, 2013
Interview Details Apply and interview will be held over the phone
Negotiation Details – Entry level positions are non negotiable
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Underwriting Assistant at State Farm
No Offer – Interviewed in Dallas, TX (US) Apr 2013 – Reviewed Apr 26, 2013
Interview Details Applied online and about 2 months later was emailed with an interview date and time. I should say that I've had 3 previous interviews for different positions at State Farm. I work for a temp company placed at State Farm and already was doing very similar job to what I interviewed for. My State Farm supervisors put in a good word for me and even gave me a mock interview. I thought I nailed the interview but apparently wasn't what they wanted. Good luck getting a job here they are Mega picky and they would rather hire someone off the street than a temp that has been there 9 months.
Interview Question – No question was difficult it was easy interview. I had an answer for every question they asked me. Answer Question
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Office Representative at State Farm
No Offer – Interviewed in Mar 2013 – Reviewed Apr 24, 2013
Interview Details I was called the following day after submitting my résumé online for an employee for a State Farm agent. He wanted to get me in ASAP for an interview so I went in the following day and the interview went excellent (my thoughts). He told me I would be perfect for the position and made small personal talk with me, talked in future tense using me as an employee and told me when I would hear from him. I heard from him the week after the interview and he told me he was very interested and wanted to bring me in for a second interview. He said he was unable to schedule it when he wanted because some things came up so he would email me - which was supposed to be today - but I have yet to receive an email. He knows my work schedule so I am guessing he is waiting until I am off to set one up. Anyways, the interview was very relaxed just went off a sheet of common questions: work history, school history, etc. I am hoping to hear from him because I am still very interested and because he said he would contact me to set something up.
Interview Question – When do you feel you have failed something in life? View Answer
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Recruiter at State Farm
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Apr 22, 2013
Interview Details Prescreen and panel interview process.
Interview Question – Competency based questions Answer Question
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Auto Express Claims Agent at State Farm
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Atlanta, GA (US) Apr 2013 – Reviewed Apr 20, 2013
Interview Details I was emailed about an employee referal, I went online and applied, I was emailed to take assessment test, I was the called about a phone interview, after the phone interview I was offered the job ($27,800 starting salary), i was emailed about taking a drug test, after that i was given an official offer. The whole process took a month.
Interview Question – Give an example of when you had to deal with an irrate or difficult customer? Answer Question
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