I applied online. I interviewed at Exponent (Washington, DC) in Apr 2021
Interview
Phone Interview Screening- A 15-30 minute call to discuss what interested me about the company, why I applied, how I would fit and also time for me to ask any questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why did you choose to apply to Exponent?
Why would consulting be a good fit for you?
What is your background?
What are you doing in your current job?
What are some things that you would bring to the table if hired?
Initial interviews were straightforward, had call with hiring manager then video interview with another managing scientist. They asked about my CV, research experience and explained about the company structure. Did not advance after second round.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you explain more about (so-and-so resume bullet)?
Screening calls with employees at different levels. Then an all day interview that includes a technical talk. Present on things you did recently/know well enough during your technical talk so you can answer questions asked without saying you can’t answer because that work was 10 years ago. So sufficient research on the connection between your skill set and the work happening at Exponent in your practice of interest.
2 screening calls with folks at different levels in the practice of interest. Then full day interview with more people, mostly from the specific team you’ll be working with and a technical presentation. Biggest thing is to clearly articulate during the presentation how your background and interests fits in with the work going on at Exponent.