I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Exponent (Oakland, CA) in Feb 2022
Interview
The interview had 8 different rounds of 30 min each. One of the rounds was presenting area of expertise. The remainder of the interviews were with different company individuals ranging from Principal to entry-level associates.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1) Tell me about yourself
2) Walkthrough your resume
3) How would you handle a challenging situation?
4) Which of the past employers were difficult to work with? Why?
5) How do you prioritize work?
6) Describe your day at the current employer
7) How do you work in an environment with changing deadlines?
8) Any experience with client facing roles?
9) How do you think your skills and experience are relevant to this role?
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Exponent (Oakland, CA) in Jun 2017
Interview
The process was 7 individual interviews for 30 minutes a piece and included a 30 minute presentation by the interviewee about their research. Every interviewer was friendly and helpful but noticeably perceptive. Do not let yourself become too comfortable in the setting because of how informal the interviewers seem.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
What do you understand you'll be doing in this position?
