I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Jacobs (Washington, DC) in Mar 2011
Interview
Comprehensive. They knew what they were looking for and culled through resumes to find the right fit. Interview seemed more of a confirmation discussion than a selection process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Historical review of experience/confirmation of qualifications and achievements.
Senior Systems Engineer II applicants have rated the interview process at Jacobs with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Senior Systems Engineer II roles take an average of 28 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Jacobs overall takes an average of 26 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Jacobs as a Senior Systems Engineer II according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Background check: 33%
Phone interview: 33%
Drug test: 33%
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