I applied through college or university. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at CGI (Fairfax, VA) in Mar 2013
Interview
I originally approached them at an on-campus career fair and was immediately granted an interview the next day after reviewing my resume. The interview was very casual and the question were either behavioral or related to my previous experience.
After some time, I was invited to their offices in Fairfax, VA for an on-site interview. I decided to go with the morning shift. There were several other college-aged students who were invited as well. The HR representatives took us on a quick tour of the offices and then reviewed the benefits and perks of CGI. We were then assigned to two 30 minute one-on-one interviews with consultants in the company. Most of the questions were behavioral. Some of the questions asked were very simple technical questions, such as "What is polymorphism?" and "How do you split a certain data structure?" After the two interviews, we were provided lunch and a panel of new hires who could answer any questions we had about the company. The panel of new hires did not factor into the company's decision to extend an offer or not.
It seems like the process depends on who you get to interview you. I originally thought one of the consultants didn't like me, but then I received a call saying that they would like to extend me an offer. There is no negotiation for entry level new hires. They will listen to your requests, but politely decline. You can only negotiate more time on your decision.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
How do you schedule things when it is impossible to get them done?
Great interview - short and technical. They explained the business clearly and outlined expectations well. Overall it was straightforward and informative, giving a good understanding of the role and responsibilities.
Straightforward and fair process held over multiple rounds with various future colleagues, ranging from peers to management and department head. Results and feedback were given near-immediate, which was much appreciated.
I applied online. I interviewed at CGI (Denver, CO)
Interview
Incredibly rude and unprofessional recruiter. The initial screening was met with a dismissive and condescending attitude when asking questions. Disappointing, especially since other recruiters I spoke to in this company were stellar.
