Optum Consultant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Optum.
Optum
Consultant
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check
Interview formats
Case Other
The interview process was easy and enjoyable, but the contract is technically managed by an outside vendor, which causes delays in getting approved. Once approved, there were no issues, but this lack of transparency upfront was a bit of a surprise.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you walk me through your thought process for a case example?
Optum
Consultant
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The process was straightforward. It involved three distinct stages: an initial HR screening, followed by a meeting with the hiring manager, and concluding with a panel interview featuring three to four interviewers. On average, it took about a week to hear back between each stage.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you introduce yourself?
- Do you have any technical knowledge to share?
- Can you share some behavioral examples?
Optum
Consultant
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case
They were so desperate that they scheduled 3 interviews in 1 day. 1 hour each. All 3 interviews DID NOT consist of any technical questions for my skillset. No situational questions in regards to my current position. First two interviews were really casual. During the 3rd interview, the interviewer came up with a trick math question for me to solve which was nowhere related to my skills or the job I'll be performing but according to her she wanted to judge my "analytical" skills. I understand why the trick math question but it's so strange for them to ask me this when they have asked NO technical questions related to my job or skillset. The 3rd interviewer then passively mentioned that working 60 hours or so is pretty common and wanted me to agree with her. Then she explained me the appraisal process and it is calculated in a way that if I take any PTOs throughout the year, my score would automatically come down and wouldn't be "ideal" enough to get good appraisal. Her words not mine. I clarified this twice. After this, the interviewer mentioned that they do encourage employees to take PTOs. That was so contradictory to her own words. Anyway, the interviewer then again, did not ask me any questions about my skillsets or pertaining to my job and ended the interview sort of abruptly. Even if I say yes to working 60 hours or so, the salary what they were offering would be less than $40/hour regardless of them offering me 6 figures. Obviously, I get an email couple days later that they are looking for someone else.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Would you be alright with working about 60 hours per week, give or take?
Optum Consultant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Optum interview reports.
“How many hospital beds would be needed if there was a surge of 3,000,000 covid cases in the US requiring hospital care?”
Read reports →“What's the average or maximum number of flights out of BNA?”
Read reports →“Can you compare Salesforce's out-of-the-box features with custom-built solutions?”
Read reports →“What is your strategy for rolling out Medicare Advantage Plans nationwide?”
Read reports →“What are your primary theoretical orientations in your practice?”
Read report →“What makes you want to be a leader?”
Read report →“Would you be alright with working about 60 hours per week, give or take?”
Read report →“What interests you about the healthcare industry?”
Read report →“Describe a situation where you were given feedback or criticism that you felt was unwarranted or that you disagreed with.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 19 Optum interview reports.