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2.4 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
74.2% Positive experience

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Data Scientist

Analytics · half a year ago

Senior Difficult Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral

So I had two rounds for this Sr Data Scientist role, and honestly, it was a letdown. The whole thing took forever, like three weeks to set up each interview, which felt like they didn't care about my time. The first interview was super basic, basically just going over my resume without really digging into my skills. The second round was a mess, all these textbook theory questions, like defining NP-hard problems. It felt like they wanted someone who memorized stuff, not someone who could actually solve real problems or be creative with data, which is what the job needs. But the worst part was this one interviewer who kept laughing when I couldn't answer some questions. It was really disrespectful and unprofessional. They're supposed to be evaluating me, not making me feel bad. Definitely the most unprofessional interview I've been through. The whole process felt disorganized, too academic, and just lacked basic professionalism. They really need to fix how they evaluate candidates and how interviewers act.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Can you define what NP-hard problems are?
  • Explain the difference between convex and concave functions.
  • Can you explain diagrams illustrating convex vs. concave functions?
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Technical Operations Intern

Operations · half a year ago

Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The interview process was really simple. First, there was a virtual hirevue, and then one interview with the manager of the team you'd be joining. It was mostly behavioral questions, with a few easy technical ones thrown in. They wanted to gauge your interest in aviation, your passion for the airline industry, and why you want to work in technical operations. They also asked about what problems you find exciting.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Regarding United's mission, what inspires you to want to work for this company?
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Customer Service Representative

Operations · nearly a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The interview process was pretty straightforward and professional. It kicked off with submitting an online application, then a quick phone screening, and finally a panel interview with the department manager. The questions were mainly about my past experiences, how I handle problem-solving, and teamwork. The panel was nice and let me know what to expect next. It was an informative and well-organized process overall.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Tell me about a situation where you had to resolve a problem under pressure.
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Data Analyst

Analytics · nearly a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Technical screen
Interview formats
Coding Technical Case Behavioral

It was an on campus opportunity. The first round was resume shortlisting. The second round was an online assessment that included coding, reasoning, and CSE related questions. The third round happened in the company's office and consisted of SQL queries, a case study, and resume discussion. The fourth round involved project discussions.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • What are your thoughts on SQL queries?
  • Regarding a case study scenario, if the churn rate increased, what might be the possible reasons?
  • Can you discuss your resume?

United Airlines Interview Questions

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Given an array of integers, return indices of the two numbers such that they add up to a specific target.

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If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three items would you choose to have with you?

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Can you demonstrate the properties of the normal-normal model, specifically deriving the mean and variance of the posterior?

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Imagine you're stranded on a deserted island; what item would you bring with you?

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Regarding a case study scenario, if the churn rate increased, what might be the possible reasons?

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Considering United is opening a new lounge at a location, is this a good strategy in your opinion?

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Can you explain the factory design pattern, its purpose, and provide a code example?

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Are you tattooed? Do you have a passport that is valid for at least 18 months?

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Can you explain the laws of learning and provide examples of how you'd use them when teaching someone to fly?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 3,620 United Airlines interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 45.8%
Presentation 16.6%
Technical 15%
Other 10.4%
Group 8.8%

Interview difficulty

Easy 18.6%
Average 66.6%
Difficult 14.8%

Candidate experience

Positive 74.2%
Neutral 17.9%
Negative 7.9%

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