Mechanical Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at CRB with 3.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 65.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Mechanical Engineer roles take an average of 16 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at CRB overall takes an average of 32 days.
Common stages of the interview process at CRB as a Mechanical Engineer according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 50%
Phone interview: 20%
Background check: 10%
Personality test: 10%
One on one interview: 10%
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I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at CRB in Jan 2020
Interview
Straightforward interview for college graduates and entry level positions. Met recruiters at a career fair and had a follow up interview shortly after, overall a very positive experience with my interview and onboarding process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Experience with previous project teams and what my role generally is in group settings.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at CRB (Emeryville, CA) in May 2022
Interview
Interview process went very smoothly. There were a lot of emails to schedule the initial interview but once things were set, it went as expected. The conductors asked good questions to understand my work ethics and communication abilities. I was able to meet engineers in the interview process that I would get to work with in the future. The management were all outgoing and impressed me.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Standard interview questions about handling conflicts with colleagues, overcoming knowledge gaps, past projects, and the 5 year goal question.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at CRB
Interview
Current mechanical engineers asked me questions about relevant school/work experience I had listed on my resume. Everyone was friendly, not trying to be intimidating at all. Maybe a little too many interviewers vs interviewee.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time where you faced an obstacle on a group project and how you overcame it.