I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Norfolk Southern (Knoxville, TN) in Aug 2018
Interview
Applied online and got a response 1 month later for an interview. Interview was in a conference room at a hotel in town with an HR manager and the hiring manager. in the 30 minute interview, the hiring manager was texting on his phone the entire time, while the HR manager asked read off "deal breakers" about the job to see if they were a problem. Long hours, pay rate, environmental challenges, etc. They asked one question and the interview concluded. The HR manager said "4-6 weeks for a decision". Hand shake, "Thank you for your time", and I was on my way. I received an automated rejection email 2 days later.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you had a disagreement with an employee, and how you handled it. (paraphrased)
I applied online. I interviewed at Norfolk Southern
Interview
Three step interview process. One questionnaire and video interview. Two in person interviews. They will ask you about operational experience and why that experience makes you a great candidate for the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Name an experience that shows you know how to battle adversity.
I applied through college or university. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Norfolk Southern in Dec 2022
Interview
For people that weren't in the Atlanta area, the company paid for a plane ticket down and for any other expenses along the way, including hotel. They were very upfront and honest about what the job would entail. Had a networking session followed by interviews the next day
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you believe you are able to work late hours and deal with workers who may not always agree with you Tell us a little bit about yourself?
I applied online. I interviewed at Norfolk Southern in Jan 2022
Interview
15 minute phone call and I was offered the job.
This should have been a red flag.
Then a bunch of lies and smoke blowing by my future boss to get me too move across the country .
Operation Supervisor applicants have rated the interview process at Norfolk Southern with 2.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 60% positive. To compare, the company-average is 61.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Operation Supervisor roles take an average of 43 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Norfolk Southern overall takes an average of 37 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Norfolk Southern as a Operation Supervisor according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 43%
Phone interview: 29%
Background check: 14%
One on one interview: 14%
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