I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Principal Financial Group (Des Moines, IA) in Apr 2015
Interview
I was offered a phone interview after applying online. Interview was very friendly and relaxed. Principal doesn't ask coding questions during internship interviews. The questions are more behavioral. They consider freshman and sophomores along with juniors for IT internships. You apply for a general IT internship and the specific role is determined after the interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell about a time that you had to explain something technical.
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 4 weeks. I interviewed at Principal Financial Group in Jan 2015
Interview
Applied online and was contacted for an interview in 1.5 weeks. Initial phone screening interview just had basic behavioral questions. I got to the second interview, which was a three part phone interview (each around 30 mins) for three separate teams. Very nice and relaxing conversation with extremely friendly and passionate people. Got the offer 1-2 weeks later.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: Describe a group project you had and any difficulties you had to overcome.