Program Manager applicants have rated the interview process at CDW with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 83% positive. To compare, the company-average is 71.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Program Manager roles take an average of 24 days to get hired, when considering 6 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at CDW overall takes an average of 23 days.
Common stages of the interview process at CDW as a Program Manager according to 6 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 24%
Drug test: 20%
One on one interview: 20%
Background check: 12%
Group panel interview: 12%
Skills test: 8%
Presentation: 4%
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I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at CDW (Shelton, CT) in Jul 2015
Interview
The interview process was a pleasant one. The recruiter had a lot of knowledge and experience working with the department I was interviewing with. She took the time to explain various details about the role and company, to me. She never once hesitated when I had follow-up questions or concerns about various items. My first interview was held via phone with the recruiter for about an hour - again, very worthwhile! My second interview was a two-part in-person interview at the site with both a manager and director. Combined, it took about 2 hours and there several questions thrown my way (see interview questions for examples). The recruiter looped back with me and I had my final interview with the VP of the applicable department (via phone) for about 20 minutes. Again, everyone provided great information and were able to answer any and every question I had. The entire process, with waiting time, took about 2 months however, I expected that given that I interviewed during the summer months (vacation time, time out of the office, etc...).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Examples: How would you handle conflict with a customer or coworker, should it arise? How would you get to know others on your team and in the office? Describe your experience with various MS Office applications. Tell me about your knowledge / experience with legal terms and contract review? What's the largest project you've handled? Tell me about a time something went wrong on a project / program and how did you handle it?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at CDW
Interview
I had a really terrible experience interviewing at CDW. They were quick to contact me. Had me do 4 interviews within 4 week. Never disclosed the salary range !! And then the manager calls me on the spot to do a 2nd interview without pre scheduling it ahead of time. Which was inconsiderate. He also told me CDW , hasn't done layoffs in a long time and 3 months later they layoff 600+ people. Additionally, I had to put together a sales presentation for the interview. For a product I didn't know anything about. Ultimately, I was not selected. Altho the manager told me about the start date timeline and added me on LinkedIn. I immediately removed him after the recruiter emailed me to tell me they didn't hire me. Don't waste my time !!! Also, call the candidates who jumped through hoops for you , to tell them over the phone. Very unprofessional.
I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at CDW (Reston, VA) in Apr 2018
Interview
Very upbeat and comfortable. One-on-one discussion and more of a conversation than a interview. It was one of teh most enjoyable intervies Ive ever been on. It also resembles the working atmosphere in teh company.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at CDW (Washington, DC) in Oct 2015
Interview
There was an initial email from HR, then about a 20 minute phone screen. There was a hiring manager face to face, then second interview with second level manger. HR had a follow-up screen for feedback via phone. Each interview lasted a little more than 1 hour. Process was fair, quick, clear, and comfortable. A background investigation and drug screening was required and scheduled quickly and conveniently for me nearby.