Solutions Architect applicants have rated the interview process at CSC with 3.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 17% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Solutions Architect roles take an average of 54 days to get hired, when considering 6 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at CSC overall takes an average of 21 days.
Common stages of the interview process at CSC as a Solutions Architect according to 6 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 29%
Background check: 14%
Personality test: 14%
Skills test: 14%
Group panel interview: 7%
Drug test: 7%
Presentation: 7%
One on one interview: 7%
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I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at CSC (Aldershot, England) in Jan 2011
Interview
Extended process took about 4 months from initial interview to receiving job offer in writing, although I was informed by the recruiter that my application was successfully a week after the final interview. Interview process was stock standard for a solution Architect position. I went through multiple stages with an initial telephone screen followed by face to face technical interview and a final interview with regional practise manager.
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Question 1
What was the most challenging problem you had to solve in your current position, with a follow up question on how you solved the problem, what skills and resources you used.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at CSC (Phoenix, AZ) in Apr 2016
Interview
2 or 3 technical / experience interviews. One exec interview, Nothing extensive. All coordinated through recruiting. Typical call was less than an hour. Change to ask questions about the role and expectations.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Size and Scope of Deals. Innovation and how to manage complex deals.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at CSC
Interview
Ridicously long interview cycle which spanned beyond four months. Perception is that company didn't value candidate's time. Interviewing managers were a bit egotistical. I believe the drawn out interview process is probably indicative of the company's culture and politics.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions were relative and somewhat difficult to answer. Many were actually bundled together and lengthy spanning different subject matter within the same ask.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at CSC (New York, NY) in Mar 2015
Interview
Tough they took me through technical questions - asked about cultural fit. They asked for me explain a data center deployment and DR scenario. Overall it was a great interview professionally done and in the end I received an offer that was on par with what I wanted