Forecasting Analyst applicants have rated the interview process at Southern Company with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 73% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Forecasting Analyst roles take an average of 51 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Southern Company overall takes an average of 30 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Southern Company as a Forecasting Analyst according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 29%
Phone interview: 29%
Background check: 14%
Drug test: 14%
Presentation: 14%
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I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Southern Company (Atlanta, GA) in Apr 2025
Interview
Applied online based in Atlanta. Had a phone interview with the hiring manager. Attended an on-site panel interview, which lasted approximately 45 minutes. The panel consisted of three people: the team lead, hiring manager, and director. They asked around 7–8 behavioral questions and 3–4 technical questions. The interviewers had a prepared list of questions and took notes throughout the session. Questions were asked continuously by all three panel members.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What's the good successful team? What's the forecast model do you use? How do you handle the model for over-fit?
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Southern Company (Atlanta, GA) in Dec 2013
Interview
I applied online and was called to set up a phone interview. For the phone interview, I was vetted to see if I had a firm grasp on the subject matter of the position. Then came the in-person interview. I had to prepare a presentation beforehand showing a project I had worked on that demonstrated my skill and knowledge relevant to the position. After the presentation I was asked several typical psychological questions to see how I handle various interactions and what kind of person I am.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time when you had to disagree with someone, and how you handled it.