I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at BNSF Railway (Fort Worth, TX) in Jun 2013
Interview
1. Initial phone interview
2. Panel interview in Fort Worth, TX
The phone interview consisted of why you were interested in the railroad. Examples of leadership skills and how you overcame difficulties.
The panel interview in Fort Worth, TX consisted of question related to your ability as a leader. Name challenges where you had to overcome difficult problems or people.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Phone Interview:
1. Leadership/management experience in school/internships
2. Importance of safety in the workplace
In-Person Interview:
1. Share experiences where you had a difficulty and how you overcame the situation.
2. Decision making abilities.
3. SAFETY
There are two Interviews. One interview was online via webcam and the other was in person at the BNSF company headquarters in Fort Worth, TX. All behavioral questions using STAR format.
I applied online. The process took 7 months. I interviewed at BNSF Railway (Fort Worth, TX) in Dec 2017
Interview
Online application followed by a computerized skills test followed by a personality test followed by a video interview followed by a job summary presentation and panel interview in Fort Worth
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
Name one time when you effectively demonstrated problem solving in leading others
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at BNSF Railway (Fort Worth, TX)
Interview
I was asked to complete a 100 question online test of mostly manager and personal skills. I was then invited to participate in an online self recorded interview. After this interview I was invited to the 2-day hiring event in Fort Worth, TX where I had another critical thinking test and panel interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was a time that you had significant stress in either school or workplace? How did you respond?