I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Progressive Insurance in Aug 2010
Interview
The interview process was fairly easy, although lengthy (it takes about a month with several interviews). There was an initial phone screening followed by assessments, then a phone interview, then a manager meeting.
The initial screening is typical questions such as salary expectations and 3-5 year goals.
For the assessments, study the Wonderlic test prep information found online--the first part is actually called the Wonderlic exam. The second part is a personality exam where you choose how a statement fits you between 1 and 5.
The phone interview is a behavioral interview so think of 4 or 5 different situations in which you interacted with customers. Challenges you faced and tough situations. Also stressful times when there was a lot going on and how you coped.
The actual manager interview was relaxed, with the interviewer I had. Questions were like “When was a time you had to interpret a policy or procedure at your workplace?” and “What was the most challenging group or team you ever took part in? What was challenging about it and what resulted?”
Unfortunately I wasn't offered a job because I "don't have enough experience"; however, hopefully my experience can help others hoping to apply at Progressive.
I applied online. I interviewed at Progressive Insurance
Interview
Very impersonal and did not get to speak to someone in person everything was video recorded. It took a long time for them to finally decline my video interview. That's it
I interviewed at Progressive Insurance (Modesto, CA)
Interview
Study the STAR method of interviewing and you will do great! Asking questions like “Tell me about a difficult time you had at work and how you handled it.” Answer all questions using the Star method
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a difficult time you had at work and how you handled it.
I interviewed at Progressive Insurance (Tampa, FL)
Interview
The interview process is pretty strenuous. You do have an assessment that you have to take. Before you get the in person interview. After you do the assessment you do have virtual star question method questions that you have to answer. If you don’t do well with that you won’t get the final interview with the recruiter or hiring person. Definitely study STAR questions. They’re kinda hard. And then the final interview they do ask you a few star questions as well. You can use the ones from your virtual interview. It was really easy-going though. I did appreciate how easy the conversation was for the final interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is something that you don’t like about your current role?