I applied through a recruiter. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at CGI (Richmond, VA) in Feb 2014
Interview
A recruiter finds your information online and randomly contacts you. This is your point of contact throughout the process.
1) very lengthy process, potentially 6 months to hire date (I was given a conditional offer)
2) very lengthy and detailed background check
3) easy interview with two managers
4) multiple recruiters will contact you throughout the process
5) drug testing involves an overnight package sent to your house with 24 hours to take off work run all over town to get the task accomplished and send back like mission impossible otherwise, you are disqualified from employment
6) after months of this process, you may find out they have moved on
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe your requirements gathering skills. Describe your training skills. Describe you technical writing skills. Describe how you dealt with a difficult situation.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at CGI
Interview
College recruits will go through 3 interviews lasting about 30 minutes each. Each interviewer will ask a set of questions from a list and they grade you based on your response. Make an impact is my advice so they will remember you.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at CGI
Interview
First there was a phone call with the recruiter/HR person then an in person interview with 2 current employees. I found the interview process thorough and it also had many elements of two way communication in which I was able to ask questions and clarify the job and my experience as it relates to the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time when you overcame a challenging situation.