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CEC Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.2 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
80% Positive experience

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4 roles · 5 reports

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at CEC.

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Environmental Manager

Operations · more than a year ago

Mid Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other

I had a nice phone chat with the corporate recruiter, but the in-person interview with the local staff was uncomfortable because the questions felt inappropriate and almost offensive. I was then told I would get an offer, but it turned out the CEO had put a hiring freeze in place during the interview process.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you describe your experience being laid off during Covid-19 and the subsequent job search?
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Research Scientist

Research · more than a year ago

Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The internship was part of a larger research program. The interview was conducted by the lead researcher of the program and another researcher. The atmosphere was very pleasant.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you describe your innovative approach to meeting the requirements of this role?
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Content Editor

Marketing

Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral

The interview process went well. Heard back from the team within two weeks and then moved on to the next process. Two interviews before I received a job offer from the human resources department

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Why are you interested in working here?
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Intern

Engineering

Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Group
Interview formats
Technical Group

I did a multiple-choice AutoCAD test and then a group interview at another location.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Why did you choose this area to work in?

CEC Interview Questions

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Can you describe your experience being laid off during Covid-19 and the subsequent job search?

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Can you describe your innovative approach to meeting the requirements of this role?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 5 CEC interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 44.4%
Technical 22.2%
Other 22.2%
Group 11.1%

Interview difficulty

Easy 20%
Average 80%
Difficult 0%

Candidate experience

Positive 80%
Negative 20%

Reports by job function

Engineering 1
Marketing 1
Operations 1
Sales 1
Research 1