PCTEL Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at PCTEL.
PCTEL
Software Engineer
Mid Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I met with my direct manager and some of the team members. We talked about my past experience and dove into the details of a particularly interesting project I worked on. We also discussed my understanding of programming languages and the Android SDK, but they didn't ask about any specific frameworks.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- How do you establish a connection to a service within Android?
- Could you explain what a broadcast receiver is?
- What is the process for running background threads in Android?
PCTEL
Industrial Engineering Consultant
Mid Easy Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The hiring process was pretty straightforward. I was brought in through Aerotek Professional Services, and they made sure my skills and past job experiences were up to par. I managed to show what I could do during the on-site interview. The plan was for a 6-month contract, maybe longer, and it ended up being a year.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Regarding PCTEL Inc., why isn't there a dedicated person to conduct Manufacturing and Building Analysis for substantial improvements?
- What are your thoughts on the significant potential for improvement within PCTEL's Manufacturing and Distribution operation, given its current loose, inefficient, and unkempt operational style?
PCTEL
Quality Assurance Analyst
Entry Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It's a contract-to-hire role. The interview was super short, just 5 minutes with the Operations Manager about my ISO 9001 knowledge, and I got the job. This company actually uses a temp-to-hire approach to see if people are a good fit before fully committing, like a test drive for talent. Because of this, the managers don't really spend too much time on the initial hiring steps.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you list the mandatory documented procedures for the ISO 9001:2008 Standard?
PCTEL
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Phone screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I had a one-hour phone chat. They started by giving me a quick rundown of the company and the role. Then, we dove into some technical questions about my past research. Finally, they asked me several basic questions relevant to the job's field.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you discuss your prior research work and answer technical follow-ups?
- What fundamental knowledge do you have in this area?
PCTEL Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from PCTEL interview reports.
“What is the size of a struct containing one int and one char, and what is the size of a struct containing two ints?”
Read reports →“How do you establish a connection to a service within Android?”
Read reports →“Could you explain what a broadcast receiver is?”
Read reports →“Could you list the mandatory documented procedures for the ISO 9001:2008 Standard?”
Read reports →“Regarding PCTEL Inc., why isn't there a dedicated person to conduct Manufacturing and Building Analysis for substantial improvements?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on the significant potential for improvement within PCTEL's Manufacturing and Distribution operation, given its current loose, inefficient, and unkempt operational style?”
Read report →“Could you please introduce yourself?”
Read report →“What makes you want to join our company?”
Read report →“What fundamental knowledge do you have in this area?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 10 PCTEL interview reports.