Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at First Student as 60% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Manager and Graduate Student rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Working Student and Graduate Student roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at First Student takes an average of 14 days when considering 5 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Manager had the quickest hiring process (on average 14 days), whereas Manager roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 14 days).
A typical hiring process has three rounds: **R1 – Resume Shortlisting** (screening candidates based on qualifications and experience), **R2 – Aptitude Test** (assessing problem-solving and analytical skills), and **R3 – One-to-One Interview** (evaluating technical knowledge, communication, and overall fit).
Online assessment with DSA questions followed by 1–2 technical interviews. Focus on problem-solving, coding, and basic CS fundamentals. Some behavioral questions based on leadership principles.
Interviews included writing code in a shared editor, explaining approach clearly, and handling follow-up questions. Emphasis on time and space complexity, edge cases, and clean code. Interviewers also evaluated communication, clarity of thought, and ability to optimize solutions.
I interviewed at First Student (Texas, Middlesex, NJ)
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Very easy and nice to talk with, they seem like a good company to work with especially with an associate position. Coming in as a student entry trying to find entry level patios this company good out to me !!