Consultant applicants have rated the interview process at CGI with 2.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 78% positive. To compare, the company-average is 66.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Consultant roles take an average of 21 days to get hired, when considering 111 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at CGI overall takes an average of 23 days.
Common stages of the interview process at CGI as a Consultant according to 111 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 24%
Phone interview: 21%
Background check: 14%
Group panel interview: 10%
Skills test: 9%
Personality test: 8%
Drug test: 5%
Presentation: 4%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
Other: 2%
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I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at CGI (Fairfax, VA) in Apr 2013
Interview
I got the first interview through my university's career center. The person I interviewed with was very nice and the interview seemed more like a conversation, which made things a lot less stressful. A few days later I got an email inviting me to an onsite interview.
During the onsite interview you go through a mini tour, debriefing, and two behavioral interviews. They also provide lunch and a panel of new hires to answer any questions applicants may have about the company. This part is "off the record" so your participation is not evaluated in the decision process. It is solely for the benefit of the applicant.
The interviews themselves were similar to the first interview, where the interviewer was very relaxed and conducted the interview as more of a conversation. They usually get back to you with a decision within two weeks.
Overall, interviewing with CGI Federal will probably be the most pleasant experience you will ever have!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions were not difficult to answer at all. The questions are designed so that your interviewer can better understand you and your personal brand.
It was just the very first interview with the company and we were communicated through phone. The interview was short as it was just to learn from each other and it was not a formal one.
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Question 1
There is a possibility that you have to be relocated
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at CGI in Feb 2026
Interview
Plusieurs entretiens avec un RH puis un Business Manager.
Très bon contact avec l’ensemble des interlocuteurs et poste qui semblait intéressant.
Offre ridiculement basse et non compétitive vis à vis du marché actuel.
Entretien en visio de 30 minutes pour présenter son parcours, ses points forts et faibles. Si concluant, recontacté pour un second entretien technique avec recruteur et échange de questions générales.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Pourquoi avez-vous postulé dans cette entreprise ?