Allstate Leadership Development Program interview questions

Behavioral interview with two interviewers. It was fairly routine and lasted about 45 minutes. They asked at least two or three questions about how I handle working with difficult people or bosses.

I went to the career fair and I got an on-campus interview with Allstate for Leadership Development Program. The next day I went to the interview. There was one interviewer who asked many behavioral questions. I also presented a case study to her explaining my thought process.

Applied through campus recruiting. I had one phone interview and then an in-person interview on campus. The in-person was 1:1 and very relaxed. I was asked a few behavioral questions and had to solve a case study.

It started with a phone screen that comprised of a handful of pre-recorded questions asking for a variety of basic information about my experiences. About a week after I completed the phone screen, I was invited to to a 45 minute video interview with a current LDP. That comprised of a lot of questions about my experiences as well as several behavioral questions. About a month after that, I was invited to the final interview day at the headquarters in Northbrook which I was flown out for. This was an all day event consisting of an overview of the program, a case study, lunch, Q&A panel with current LDPs, and a final interview. I received a call a week later that I was not being extended an offer.

First got on spot interview at school career fair, 30 min behavioral and then final interview at Nothbrook on site with 12-15 other candidates 9-3pm all day interview where we interviewed with directors and other current LDP members

I applied online and heard back within two weeks asking me to complete a virtual phone screening with pre-recorded questions where they record your responses. They were mostly general questions asking about yourself, your background, your goals, why you want to join the program, etc. Two days later, I was asked for my availability to schedule a video interview. This one was heavily behavioral, questions starting like, "tell me about a time that you..." The program is all about leadership and so they want to see that you've had opportunities throughout college to display leadership qualities, so have plenty of examples of how you have been a leader at your disposal. Three weeks after the video interview (agonizing, just be patient especially if you applied around the holidays - the delay is normal) I got invited to home office in Northbrook, IL for one of the candidate's days in January. They flew me out the night before and put me up in a nearby hotel for the night, as well as gave me a meal voucher for breakfast in the morning which was really nice. The actual interview day lasted from 9am to 3pm. It started off with some background on Allstate as a company and more details about the structure of the program. After that, there was an icebreaker, and also an individual case study where they give you a problem and you must come up with a solution for it and then present it to two other Allstate employees. It wasn't about having the best/smartest answer or the best business/marketing based approach. There wasn't really just one right or wrong answer. They just want to evaluate your thought process, your creativity, and how you approach and analyze things. They give you 30 minutes to prepare your response before presenting. My biggest advice is to base your approach around a concept that you can really speak on. Don't choose marketing if that's not your strong suit just because you want to sound smart, because you will have to talk about it for 20 straight minutes as well as answer questions so if you don't know what you're talking about they will see right through it. The presentation itself felt really informal, more-so like a conversation and then they'll ask you a few questions at the end. The end of my presentation turned into a short conversation with the two employees telling me a bit about themselves, it felt really relaxed. After the presentation there was lunch provided as well as a tour of the campus, and my final interview was about an hour long . It was 60 minutes of grilling behavioral questions. I spoke to other candidates who said their's felt more like a conversation, so I think my interviewer was just a bit more difficult. I did my best to answer the questions and towards the end it shifted to a more casual conversation. The day was closed out with a speed networking session where you got to meet the current LDP's and hear about their experiences and ask them about any questions or concerns you have regarding the program. It was overall a long process, and I thought that both the interviews were quite difficult but as long as you have proper examples of your leadership you'll be okay. Lastly, if you make it to the final rounds you're probably in good shape. At that point they want to evaluate your cultural fit in the company which is extremely important to them. Don't assume you have the job, but just relax and let your personality show through. I was offered the position about 2 weeks later.

After a phone interview, I went to Northbrook for an in person interview. There were about 8-10 other people there. It lasted from 9am-3pm. There was an overview of the program, icebreaker activity, lunch and a tour. Then, there was a case study and presentation to two people currently working at Allstate. It wasn't about coming up with the best solution, just more so to show your creativity and problem solving. Then, there was the final interview. While other people were having their final interview, other people were socializing with current people in the program. The final interview will be different for everyone but mine felt a lot more like a conversation and it went really well.

On campus recruiter, 30 minute phone interview with simple behavioral questions, then a two hour office visit where a spoke with a recruiter, someone in the LDP program, and a senior VP. It was a very laid-back atmosphere where they were just trying to gauge your interest level in the program, and in Allstate. They also (obviously) wanted to get a better picture of who you are, so be yourself, and take your time.

Not a difficult process, but not quick either. I had a virtual interview first (you're not talking to an actual person), and then was contacted and asked when I would be available for a video interview (actual person). The recruiter praised me and told me how well I answered the questions and how great my experiences were, only to be contacted two weeks after they had told me they would get back to me saying that they were moving forward with other candidates.

First round on campus for an hour with two campus recruiters that covered behavior questions. Final round was in Northbrook with a senior leader along with a chat with a current LDP. Got the offer about a week after the final round interview.