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PJM Interconnection Interview Questions
& Process

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

Based on 46 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

1.9 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
80.4% Positive experience

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Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at PJM Interconnection.

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Process Engineer

Engineering · nearly a year ago

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

The interview process was pretty straightforward. I had a chat with HR and then an interview with the manager. They were quick with replies and getting things done. The HR lady was very nice.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What are your salary expectations?
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Engineer

Engineering

Mid Average Neutral experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel Group Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Group

The interview starts with some standard HR questions, mostly behavioral ones where you're prompted to use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). After those initial HR questions, you'll move on to a session with a panel of three managers. They'll ask you questions directly related to the specific job you're applying for. You'll also get a chance to ask them questions. This part lasts about an hour. Following the manager session, they'll step out, and you'll meet with a group of two to six potential colleagues. This part is much more casual, and they'll ask you some questions, but it's also your opportunity to ask them almost anything you want about the company or the role.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Could you share an example of a time when something didn't go as planned? How did you respond, and what were the consequences?
  • Describe a situation where a plan failed. What action did you take, and what was the outcome?
  • Tell me about a circumstance where things didn't turn out as expected. What was your reaction, and what were the results?
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Software Developer

Engineering

Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Onsite Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral

It was a face-to-face interview with just two people. They asked pretty technical questions, but nothing too crazy. Mostly, they wanted to dive deep into my past experiences. I had to give specific details about architecture and implementation. They asked a few standard questions from various sites, but their main goal was to understand my thought process and my actual experience.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Can you tell me about the most complicated system you've built before?
  • Could you detail the architecture and implementation of your past projects?
  • What are your thoughts on how you think and what experience do you have?
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Analyst

Analytics

Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

So basically PJM uses a behavioral-based interview approach. They think it's a good way to see how you'll act in the future. I had a quick call with HR first. They told me about the job and how the interviews would go. Then I had an onsite interview with three people. It was supposed to be four, but one person couldn't make it.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Tell me about a time you were not ready to deliver something.
  • What happened when you were unprepared to deliver something?
  • Describe an instance where you were ill prepared for a deliverable.

PJM Interconnection Interview Questions

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What is the difference between scp and cp, and how do you remotely log in to a server?

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What kind of information is provided for news media outlets concerning PJM?

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Can you describe PJM’s vision to be the electric industry leader, focusing on reliable operations, efficient wholesale markets, and infrastructure planning for both the present and future?

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Could you share some background information about PJM Interconnection and its operational activities?

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What is your understanding of the compliance department?

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What details are available about employment opportunities with PJM?

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How would you approach solving an automatic question-answering problem?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 46 PJM Interconnection interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 58.2%
Technical 26.6%
Group 7.6%
Presentation 3.8%
Other 2.5%

Interview difficulty

Easy 30.4%
Average 63%
Difficult 6.5%

Candidate experience

Positive 80.4%
Neutral 15.2%
Negative 4.3%

Reports by job function

Engineering 16
Analytics 9
Other 9
Operations 6
Marketing 2
Design 2