Interview included phone screening by Talent Acquisition, two departmental phone interviews and an in-person interview by hiring manager. There was a behavioral assessment online, and half hour phone interviews, The interview was at corporate headquarters, and appeared perfunctory (began late, questions repetitive to phone interviews and less than organized secondary session testing skills related to the job). It was worth the experience, but not sure I would apply again to corporation.

The application process begins online www.csx.com, then careers. A detailed resume, with time to complete a competency based questionnaire and then assessments (test). The test are computer based and require focus and quiet. Once you submit your application, you may have a phone interview or go to a hiring session. Either way be sure you can answer questions about your past work experience and how it relates to the current position. CSX has five governing leadership principles: Thought, People, Results, Self and Technical Leadership. Be prepared to answer questions related to any or all of these areas. The final interview is usually a panel interview with human resources, the hiring manager and someone else that works close with that position. The interview type is known as behavioral interviewing. Dress professional no matter what job you are interviewing for, be early, bring notes and resumes. Learn as much as you can about CSX by reviewing our websites, reviewing articles about the railroad and researching the position you are applying for.