Southwest Airlines Consultant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 9 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines
Consultant
Mid Average Neutral experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Onsite Presentation Panel
Interview formats
Case Behavioral
The interview process included a phone screen, followed by an in-person interview, then a case study, and finally a meeting with leadership. This took about 10 weeks and felt pretty slow. It would be good to be more proactive about communication.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your motivation for seeking employment with Southwest?
Southwest Airlines
Consultant
Senior Easy Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process was pretty easy and fast. I had a 30-minute chat with HR and got an in-person interview invite in two days. The interviewers were friendly and put me at ease. The questions weren't super tough, more like a casual Q&A than a skills test. HR was in the interview, which was a first for me. I didn't get the job offer about 4 business days later. HR explained that they found a candidate who was a better fit and offered a follow-up for more feedback. I noticed the hiring manager mentioned they were a budget airline, making me wonder if salary played a role since I asked for the top of the pay scale but had all the required experience. It seems like some companies pass up great candidates for pay. I hope that wasn't the case, but if it was, employers should be upfront about pay and give candidates a chance to meet in the middle.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share your experience preparing presentations for senior leadership?
Southwest Airlines
Consultant
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Phone screen Presentation Panel Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Group Presentation
This was honestly one of the worst interview processes I've been through. It started with two phone screens, then a video interview, followed by a virtual panel, and finally an in-person panel where I had to do a case study. After all that, I was ghosted and had to chase them for a response weeks later. They told me I didn't get the job because someone else had experience in an area that wasn't even relevant to the job description and wasn't something they even asked me about. You'd think a company with such a great culture would offer a better candidate experience, but it really didn't feel that way.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a situation where you faced resistance from a team or on a project, and explain how you handled it?
Southwest Airlines Consultant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Southwest Airlines interview reports.
“What interests you about Southwest?”
Read reports →“As our company culture values being fun-loving, how do you bring that aspect into your own life?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to join Southwest?”
Read reports →“How do you ensure you remain current with the latest technologies and tools?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me why you're interested in Southwest?”
Read report →“What motivates your interest in joining Southwest?”
Read report →“Describe your approach to managing feedback that conflicts between different stakeholders.”
Read report →“What is your motivation for seeking employment with Southwest?”
Read report →“Can you share an example of a situation where you had to deal with stakeholders whose priorities kept changing?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 Southwest Airlines interview reports.