CDM Smith General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 12 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at CDM Smith.
CDM Smith
Intern
Intern Easy Negative experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The whole thing moved super fast. I met the recruiter at a career fair and they signed me up for an interview right then and there. I interviewed and got my offer within a couple weeks. They really seemed to not want me looking elsewhere, with the recruiter/interviewer saying something like, "if you're not going to invest in us and get on board, then we won't invest in you." Felt very salesy.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your motivation for pursuing water treatment?
CDM Smith
Intern
Intern Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied online and got scheduled for a phone interview. The first phone interview seemed to go well, and the recruiter asked me on the phone about my availability to chat with the hiring manager. I gave her my availability and she enthusiastically said she'd make sure I spoke with the hiring manager the next day. However, nothing was arranged for me to speak with the hiring manager the following day, so I sent a follow-up email, and she didn't reply. I called her the week after to confirm she was getting my emails and she said she was and apologized for the delay. She asked again for my availability for the next day, and I provided it. Again, nothing was set up. I sent her a few more follow-up emails over three weeks after that and never heard back. I found the whole experience very unprofessional.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you walk me through your resume and any experiences you've had?
CDM Smith
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I first talked with the internship coordinator at the Boston office. Then I had an in-person interview with 4 people from the company. We talked about my resume and past work. It lasted about an hour and a half, with about 30-40 minutes for each person. Afterward, we toured the office and I met some other employees. Since I interviewed late in the process, I got the offer the next week.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Are you thinking about grad school?
- Tell me about your past internship.
- Are you an organized person?
CDM Smith General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from CDM Smith interview reports.
“Does this testing only happen if there's a suspicion of being under the influence?”
Read reports →“Given I accepted the Boston office offer (where THC is legal) a few weeks back and wasn't subjected to pre-employment screening, I'm curious about whether random testing occurs and its frequency.”
Read reports →“Could you clarify if CDM typically performs drug testing for co-op positions?”
Read reports →“Are you thinking about grad school?”
Read reports →“Are you an organized person?”
Read report →“Describe your process for troubleshooting issues with a particular device or program.”
Read report →“What is your motivation for pursuing water treatment?”
Read report →“What courses have you taken?”
Read report →“What contributions can I make to the company”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 12 CDM Smith interview reports.