West Yost 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 West Yost.
West Yost
Proposal Coordinator
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a phone interview with HR and then a video chat with the hiring manager. She mentioned they weren't rushed to hire and that they really cared about cultural fit, which felt like age discrimination since I'm over 50.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What have you been doing?
West Yost
Junior Civil Engineer
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
I sent my resume and got an email to set up an interview for a role that might not have even been real. I had an interview with 5 people: 2 VPs, 2 PEs, and an HR person. They asked basic questions about my skills, software knowledge, and experience. It seemed to go well, and we even talked about company perks like hunting trips, snacks, training, gym memberships, and relaxed work areas. They were really keen on my water simulation and flow modeling experience. After the interview, they gave me a facility tour, which felt like a good sign, and then I spoke with HR for about 40 minutes about salary and benefits. Before I left, one of the VPs asked about my expected salary. I said 55k, which is lower than what Glassdoor shows for this company. Maybe that was too high, or I wasn't qualified even with my experience, internships, and EIT cert, despite not having a Master's. I sent a thank you note the same day. Weeks later, I got a letter saying they didn't have enough work for another project engineer and I wasn't a top candidate anyway. It's a bummer they offered a tour and a benefits chat if I wasn't even a top contender.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you detail your background in water simulation or modeling?
- What was your worst job experience, and what made it so bad?
West Yost
Civil Engineer
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Group Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Group
It was a pretty standard group interview with engineers from various levels. I went through a similar interview process multiple times with different people, all of whom were clearly engineering staff. They didn't offer an office tour or a chance to meet other employees. I did get to ask questions about the firm, and we discussed salary during the interview. It felt a bit long, and they seemed really interested in getting to know me and my motivations.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What kind of "soft" skills do you possess?
- Do you have any technical knowledge relevant to civil engineering?
- Can you share your thoughts on why you're a good fit for this role?
West Yost
Marketing
Mid Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Recruiter call Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It took a few months to get hired. There were three interviews in total, and each one was about a month apart. I met with different staff members each time. The recruiter was great and kept me updated on everything.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a previous proposal you were involved with.
West Yost Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from West Yost interview reports.
“Can you tell me what your GPA was?”
Read reports →“What have you been doing?”
Read reports →“Do you have any technical knowledge relevant to civil engineering?”
Read reports →“Can you detail your background in water simulation or modeling?”
Read reports →“What was your worst job experience, and what made it so bad?”
Read report →“What skills do you have that would benefit West Yost?”
Read report →“How do you deal with a tough situation/task/assignment.”
Read report →“What kind of "soft" skills do you possess?”
Read report →“Tell me about a previous proposal you were involved with.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 West Yost interview reports.