CBRE Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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CBRE
Architectural Strategist
Senior Average Negative experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
Got referred by someone and had a good initial interview, felt a good connection with the team and they seemed keen on hiring me. They mentioned they needed to finalize the role details but were interested in me joining. I brought up needing a TN visa, and they were initially positive about the onboarding process. They stayed in touch for about a month, giving positive feedback. Then, HR contacted me stating they couldn't support a TN visa due to insufficient funds. I clarified that the employee covers the TN visa costs and I was willing to do so. HR responded, 'they have an internal visa application process which they don’t have the sufficient funds for. Thank you next.' The whole experience was confusing, stressful, and ultimately disappointing.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
CBRE
Maintenance Technician Apprentice
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
I applied on CBRE's website. A recruiter called me to ask why I want to work for CBRE and in this role, and about my resume. Then, I had a video interview on Microsoft Teams with my future mentor, bosses, and coworkers. They asked if I had prior maintenance work experience, how I troubleshoot problems, and generally got to know me to see if I'm coachable. Next, my mentor called me to come on-site for a facility tour and to see the job scope. Finally, my mentor called to offer me the job. The whole process took about a month.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Why do you want to work for CBRE as a Maintenance Tech Apprentice?
CBRE
Transaction Manager
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
The overall interview process was professional and well-organized. Recruiter communication was clear, and scheduling was straightforward. The interviews were structured, focusing on my experience and how I handle transactions, deadlines, and stakeholder collaboration. Most questions were behavioral, with a strong emphasis on client service, problem-solving, and managing competing priorities. The interviewers seemed knowledgeable and genuinely interested in understanding my day-to-day operations.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you describe a transaction you managed from beginning to end, highlighting the main challenges and how you resolved them?
CBRE
Cybersecurity Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
My experience was really good, I ended up getting an offer this past summer and had a chance to work with a bunch of cool projects. The first round for the interview is usually a video interview where you might get asked a few basic/behavioral questions. After passing that, you'll get an invite for the final interview which will be with your potential manager/team lead. Nothing too technical, but make sure you know what you're talking about, and it was mostly based on what my experience is and projects.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you describe a project from your school, detailing the tools you utilized and your proficiency in various coding languages?
CBRE Interview Questions
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“If you had 10 million euro, where would you invest it today?”
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Read reports →“How do you use Vlookup and Pivot Tables in Excel for valuation tasks?”
Read report →“Would you be open to traveling since this is a launch site?”
Read report →“Could you outline the procedure for handling major incident reports for a property you manage?”
Read report →“Describe your choices for surviving on a deserted island and the reasoning behind them.”
Read report →“What would you do if a staff member called you complaining about the temperature?”
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