QBE Interview Questions
& Process

It took about two months to complete the interview process. It started with a phone screen, followed by an interview with the hiring manager. Then, there was a take-home assignment and a panel interview with the team. Finally, there was a coding exercise or assessment. I think there was supposed to be another interview with a department head, but I didn't get that far. It was a pretty good experience, just a bit long.

The process started well with clear updates, good communication, and positive feedback after each stage. I completed all interviews and assessments successfully and was told things were moving toward an offer. Then, without warning, the process ended because my salary expectation was “over budget.” This figure was clearly stated at the very first application stage. If it was beyond budget, it should have been addressed right away and not after weeks of interviews, take-home work, and document sharing. Extremely frustrating, unprofessional, and a complete waste of time!

The interview itself was fine, but I was really frustrated with how the recruiting process went. It took about a month from applying to getting an interview because they kept changing schedules. Then, an interview was set up without telling me, so I missed it. We had to reschedule, and then I found out they had already made an offer for one of the roles I was interviewing for, and for the other, they were already moving to second interviews. I figure they interviewed me just because they had to, and I was pretty disappointed with the whole thing. Anyway, like I said, the interview itself went okay; it was a relaxed chat about my experience, followed by a few scenarios.

It kicked off with a virtual career fair that was pretty well put together. It gave me a decent feel for the company’s vibe and what they’re about, and I liked how easy it was to chat with different people there. The online setup was smooth, and we had some good talks even though it was virtual. After that, I had a phone chat with HR. It was quick, and the HR person was really nice. They explained what was next and were clear about the whole deal. I felt like they really wanted to get to know me, which was a good start. Now, I’m getting ready for the last part, where I’ll be talking to one of the actuaries. I’m pumped to get into the nitty-gritty of the job and see how what I can do fits with what the company needs. From the start to now, it’s been a solid and professional process, and I’m looking forward to the next step.