I applied online. The process took 8 weeks. I interviewed at Centene (Tallahassee, FL) in May 2022
Interview
I was contacted outside of the usual automated system by a manager from another section due to having more experience with Tableau than the other position required (also Data Analyst II). Overall the first interview was informal, and salary was never discussed at any time though I tried to bring it up. They did mention that it is a very high stress position and that their teams, due to being short handed, usually worked much longer hours than a usual 8-hour day. 10pm meetings were briefly discussed, and one manager on the video call asked me some basic SQL related questions and I answered them all. I had a second interview with the Department Director who was nice, but also very straightforward about the fact they expect their employees to work more than 40 hours and be on very tight deadlines. The kicker is, I never heard back from anyone. I reached out by email for any feedback after 2 weeks had passed, since the Director had said that the hiring process takes a while but she would be contacting me about it within the next couple of weeks regardless of their decision... but no replies, from anyone.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked several technical questions regarding practical application of SQL and my ability to write queries.
Completed a video interview (read and record answers) that consisted of basic questions. More than a month later, received an email from the HR recruiter stating is was nice to connect with me to discuss the position. I never discussed the position with them or anyone else from Centene…
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Something similar to “Tell about a time you worked on something new. What was your process?”
I applied online. The process took 7 weeks. I interviewed at Centene (Saint Louis, MO) in Apr 2025
Interview
I applied for the Data Analyst II role via the Centene careers website. The interview process started with a phone screening by HR, followed by a panel interview with a senior analyst and the team manager.
The questions were mostly straightforward, focusing on my experience with SQL, working with CMS data, and understanding of the role. The panel was professional and courteous throughout the discussion.
After the interview, I didn’t hear back for nearly a month. Eventually, I received a rejection email stating that the hiring needs had changed, which was a bit disappointing after investing time in the process.
Advice to Other Candidates:
Be ready to discuss your technical background, especially around SQL and healthcare data. While the interview itself was standard and professional, communication on the outcome could be improved to avoid long periods of silence.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Centene in Apr 2025
Interview
Straightforward. Started with screening call, then interview with team. Includes a mix of behavioral and technical questions. The timeline was also very quick. I liked that the interviewers were pleasant and professional.
