volpe Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at volpe.
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Economist
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Case Behavioral
The interview was pretty straightforward, involving a small case study followed by some personal questions. It felt easier compared to similar consulting roles. They asked general interview questions along with some specific to cost-benefit analysis.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you share your past experiences with me?
- Describe your experience with cost-benefit analysis.
- Walk me through how you would approach a cost-benefit analysis.
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General Engineer
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied in October and had an interview in March. I received a conditional offer in April, and then completed background checks, fingerprinting, and general HR paperwork. I started in May. The whole process was pretty easy but took a while. I'm not sure if having people vouch for me and how quickly they responded to surveys or calls sped up the background check. All my references were contacted. I wasn't reimbursed for the fingerprints, but it's not a big deal considering the overall salary. The starting salary depends on your education and relevant past experience or skills.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your skills and experiences and how they relate to this position?
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Transportation Policy Analyst
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It's a government process with an HR screening first, then interviews once you're approved for meeting requirements. You must word-match your resume to the job post to get through screening. HR isn't subject matter knowledgeable, so don't expect any interpretation or benefit of the doubt.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe a challenge you faced and how you managed it.
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Urban and Community Planner
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
Lots of people interviewed. Some technical transportation questions but not many. Mostly situational questions and people seemed engaged and interested in learning more about my background. Overall a really good interview experience.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a transportation project you've seen under construction and suggest improvements for it?
volpe Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from volpe interview reports.
“Describe the steps you would take in a benefit-cost analysis.”
Read reports →“Do you know how to script?”
Read reports →“Can you describe a transportation project you've seen under construction and suggest improvements for it?”
Read reports →“Describe your experience with cost-benefit analysis.”
Read reports →“Walk me through how you would approach a cost-benefit analysis.”
Read report →“What's your strategy for handling projects that you find uninteresting?”
Read report →“Describe a challenge you faced and how you managed it.”
Read report →“Could you share your past experiences with me?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 volpe interview reports.