IT applicants have rated the interview process at Principal Financial Group with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 62% positive. To compare, the company-average is 70% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for IT roles take an average of 24 days to get hired, when considering 14 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Principal Financial Group overall takes an average of 26 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Principal Financial Group as a IT according to 14 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 39%
Group panel interview: 19%
Skills test: 10%
Personality test: 10%
Background check: 10%
One on one interview: 6%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
Drug test: 3%
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I applied online. The process took 7 weeks. I interviewed at Principal Financial Group (Des Moines, IA) in Mar 2016
Interview
1 round non-technical behavioral questioning with HR, 1 round non-technical behavioral questioning with two 2-person technical teams. More optional rounds to better understand the position.
Overall, they responded quickly to my questions, answered them pretty completely, and made the experience very easy. Even the opportunity sounded like a good fit, but their compensation is lacking.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked multiple times just to elaborate on the experience I wrote about on my resume.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Principal Financial Group (Columbus, OH) in Dec 2019
Interview
After selection from applications, completed a Hogan Personality Assesment, then did a prerecorded interview. It was very convenient, able to complete it on my own time and could stop and begin again at a later time. I had plenty of time to consider the questions and form my answers and 3 tries to record my response. On-demand support for the actual interview website (Modern Hire) was lacking, however.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a time when you had a conflict with another person where it was critical you worked together. How did you navigate this relationship?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Principal Financial Group (Des Moines, IA) in Nov 2017
Interview
Interview process wasn't too bad. The employees and HR dept. are very helpful and friendly. They ask about your past projects and generic interview questions. Online questionnaire and then on-site interview. Having a family connection to the company probably helps.
I applied online. I interviewed at Principal Financial Group (Des Moines, IA) in May 2017
Interview
Nothing out of the norm. Asked basic questions that you would expect in any interview. The people seemed very professional. Talked about the company and the business culture.