I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at WSP in Jun 2015
Interview
I interviewed with one individual, initially via a phone screen and then again for a two hour in person interview (same individual). The hiring manager seemed to have only ad hoc interviewing experience and was quite unprofessional (cursing other people's decisions), complaining about his situation and how the company treats people. The manager recently mis-managed a project and was looking for a savior to restore order and be an expert in the various fields of the project (not just as a PM, but as a developer, BA, DBA etc...). Unfortunately, they (PB) seem to have a salary range that does not support hiring quality individuals (for this position, but the interviewer also mentioned that his staff is incompetent). Given the company's size (30,000) I would have expected a more formal and professional interview and a more positive representation of the company and the staff that works there. I have not received an offer, but I will decline should I receive one.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The manager was seeking advice on project particulars. He detailed several of the issues with his currently failing project and seemed to be seeking advice from applicants to help him stay above water, rather than evaluating candidates for long-term success at PB. Several of the questions involved database interactions, SLDC, risk management and a variety of others. The interviewer ran out of time, and essentially rapid fired twenty odd questions off his list in an effort to complete the interview. This lack of time management along with several other aspects illustrated how poorly PB trains their management in interviewing (technical, or behavioral).