I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at USAA
Interview
Be prepared for a long wait time, from application to being offered the job it was 6 weeks then additional time for start date. The overall interview was really good and it thorough, study the star method and behavioral questions which is pretty standard for corporate companies. The first contact was made about 1 week after application was submitted, this was to take an online assessment that tests typing, multitasking, and general customer service with mock calls, along with a personality test. The next step if you passed the test was a phone interview which was scheduled for a few days later. The phone interview was going over basic information about the job description, salary, and a couple behavior questions then if you passed the phone interview you are scheduled on the phone interview to do an interview in person. The in person interview was with 2 claims managers, they asked questions about resume and make sure to bring a copy with you, then they asked questions pertaining to the job and why you would be a good fit, then they asked situational/behavioral questions. Then at the end I was told 5-10 business to hear a response, which I heard about a week after the in person that they wanted to move forward so this was week 3. Once I heard they wanted to move forward in the process I was given the background link to fill out and drug testing information. The background check takes the longest time and is done by a 3rd party company hire right. I had some past credit issues that held my background up so they wanted me to resolve those before moving forward, so it took 2 weeks for background then 1 week to clear up my credit issues. So once that was cleared I was given the official job offer and start date along with salary expectations. So now that I have the job offer it will be a few weeks before I am able to start the job. Overall it was a good experience, just expect it will take a while to hear back and I would recommend to stay in contact with the recruiter if it has been a few days.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How did you go above and beyond company policy and giving the customer a great experience? Name a time when you made a mistake and what steps you took to correct the mistake? Was there a time you had an upset customer if so how did you help them or correct the situation?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at USAA (Chesapeake, VA) in Feb 2017
Interview
Applied for the job. Got an email notification to take a test. Two weeks later got a call and did a phone interview. Upbeat, positive phone interview -process seemed hopeful. Set up a face to face meeting at the Chesapeake VA office with the hiring manager. Sadly, after interviewing with the hiring manager, who was not even a portion of how upbeat and as excited as the phone agent-I walked away knowing that -this call center would not be fit for my upbeat personality.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you did something wrong at your last job -what did you do? How did you respond to feedback? Tell me about a time that you handled a difficult call. Why are you applying here for a new career- even though we certify you for a new career-when you have a leadership background and a newly minted college degree, and come from a banking background?
Are you comfortable taking back to back calls? Sitting for long periods? Taking two scheduled 20 minute breaks that are provided to you ? [if you are in the middle of a call, you will need to wrap up that call as others will also be given their breaks at a set time that they wont know when it is....]there is also one 35 minute break, wherein-again-you will be told when to go to break and will have no pre planning for any of the breaks?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at USAA
Interview
Was great! The TA was in constant contact with me, which I really appreciated. I applied online and got an phone interview that lead to a in-person. During the interviews I was straight forward with my answers and only elaborated when the interviewer seemed interested in the answer or pressed it. I made sure to wear my best suit because I wanted to look as professional as possible. Everyone I came into contact here was very courteous and nice, even the security guard at the entrance wished me luck. My advice to anyone going through the interview process is just be yourself.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at USAA (San Antonio, TX)
Interview
Did the online assessment. 10 days later was emailed about initial interview by phone with HR. She was super dry and to the point -- that took 20 mins. That same day she scheduled me for a F2F wich took place a week later. F2F was done with someone in person asking question and someone on the phone, listening (from FL.) and taking notes. The interviewer was SUPER nice (even the person on the phone sounded nice) this put me at ease as I was terribly nervous (and I stutter when I'm nervous). Well, I didn't stutter but got confused while answering a question and got a bit flustered. She seemed so empathetic, tho, and so I moved on from that and answered other questions (total of about 5). The F2F lasted 55 mins. I felt good about it when I left...And then had to wait 1 month to the day of the F2F, (which was nerve racking because my background check was done in a week,) for the initial HR person to call me with an offer. That same "dry" HR person was so happy for me, we were laughing and well, it felt great! She was so lovely and helpfull from then on! She delivered that news 2 days before Xmas.....Started training a month after that. Sorry folks, but although the company is great, the job was HORRIBLE, and I left it...But USAA was good to me even after I quit, so -- good experience as a whole!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a difficult situation with a customer, how did you handle it and what was the outcome?