SmithGroup Interview Questions
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Electrical Engineer
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was pretty straightforward. Started with an HR screening call, then had 2 more calls with the team. We talked about my project work and the skills I've picked up. Also discussed what kind of projects I'm interested in working on.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you list the projects you've been involved in and describe your daily responsibilities?
- Tell me about the projects you've worked on and the skills you developed during those experiences.
- What types of projects are you interested in working on?
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Proposal Specialist
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
It was super fast-paced. They weren't really interested in getting to know me, just what I could do for them. They didn't even ask the typical 'Tell me about yourself.' Honestly, it felt like they already had someone in mind. They skipped the phone screening entirely and just had me pick an interview date and time. Also, they didn't seem to care about DEI at all.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you share about a difficult proposal you've handled?
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Administrative Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Onsite Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I got to the second round of interviews and then got rejected. The first interview was in person at their San Francisco office, and the second was a video call. The in-person interview was with the Office Manager and a Local Leader. The video interview had three interviewers. The HR coordinator was nice and helpful. I did have to send a follow-up email to get the rejection notice.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you had to decline a request from a supervisor?
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Mechanical Engineer
Entry Difficult Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I went through 3 rounds of interviews. First, HR called and asked some questions about me, then they talked about the job, location, and basic expectations. The second round was supposed to be in person, but they let me do it remotely via Zoom with one senior engineer and two less senior engineers. This was a behavioral interview. The third round was another call with one senior engineer.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What inspired you to pursue a career in mechanical engineering?
- Can you tell me about yourself?
- What are your expectations for this role and the job details?
SmithGroup Interview Questions
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“What inspired you to pursue a career in mechanical engineering?”
Read reports →“What's your motivation for pursuing a career in architecture?”
Read reports →“What led you to pursue a career in civil engineering?”
Read reports →“Can you outline your 5-year strategy for BIM implementation?”
Read reports →“What sector of interior design are you interested in working in?”
Read report →“Did you spend less time reviewing my portfolio than you expected?”
Read report →“How do you view your role within a team: as a leader or as a contributor?”
Read report →“Which of our projects has inspired you the most?”
Read report →“Could you provide more details on the expected work schedule and hours?”
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Across all 78 SmithGroup interview reports.