Is it hard to get hired at SMA?

Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at SMA as 92% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3.04 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Proposal Manager and Field Associate rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Executive Advisor and Research Analyst roles were rated as the easiest.

How long does it take to get hired at SMA?

The hiring process at SMA takes an average of 37 days when considering 27 user submitted interviews across all job titles. To compare, the average duration of hiring at similar companies like BlackRock, Inc. is 14 days, Fabricated Software, Inc. is 2 days, and Apple Inc. is 21 days. Candidates applying for Consultant had the quickest hiring process (on average 5 days), whereas Analyst roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 180 days).

Where can I find SMA interview experiences by job title?

Associate (17) ; Senior Proposal Manager (6) ; Associate Consultant (4) ; Consultant (3) ; Project Manager (3) ; Proposal Writer (3) ; Analyst (2) ; Engineer (2) ; Principal Associate (2) ; Proposal Manager (2) ; Senior Associate (2) ; gestionnaire (2)

SMA interview questions

based on 27 ratings - Updated Sep 30, 2024

Average interview difficulty

Very positive interview experience

How others got an interview

46%
Applied online
Applied online
21%
Recruiter
Recruiter
8%
Other
Other
8%
Employee Referral
Employee Referral
8%
In Person
In Person
8%
Staffing Agency
Staffing Agency

Interview search

27 interviews

Analyst Interview

Oct 20, 2016

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at SMA in Oct 2016

Interview

1 phone interview with the recruiter, 2 phone interviews with two different project managers, and then 1 in person interview. The interview was a series of questions about my experience, some questions about where i see myself and growth opportunities, and then they discussed the position and some of the work I would be doing.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Answer question

SMA response

9y

Thanks for completing a review. Please let us know of any suggestions you might have on how we can improve our interview process. Ajay Patel CEO and President

Intern Interview

Sep 27, 2016

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Average interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at SMA (Irvine, CA) in Jan 2016

Interview

First was the phone interview with recruitment manager.After couple of days they asked me to come for personal technical Interview. Follow up interview with manager who explained me about the project and my role and responsibility in the project.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Explain your previous projects.

Answer question

SMA response

9y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review and for the kind words. Sounds like a quick and painless process. Welcome aboard! - Alan Dugger, Recruiting Manager

Accountant Interview

Sep 16, 2016

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Application

I interviewed at SMA

Interview

Was interviewed individually by two people in management, asked various questions about previous employment history and understanding of work. Was then was able to interview intern to see if the company was right for me. Very unique and helpful interview.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Can you go over your previous experience?

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SMA response

9y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review and for the kind words. Glad you were able to meet with a team member as well. I am sure you got to see SM&A from a unique perspective. Welcome aboard! - Alan Dugger, Recruiting Manager

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SMA

SMA interview questions

Average interview difficulty

Very positive interview experience

How others got an interview