I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Kaiser Permanente (Oakland, CA) in Jun 2012
Interview
Three step process: Phone first, then two in person interviews. Once the offer is extended (which can take a while) the process from offer to hire is about two weeks of background, drug testing, and paperwork. Nothing out of the ordinary.
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Question 1
There really wasn't a non-standard question asked. These are pretty tame and typical HR driven interviews
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Kaiser Permanente (Oakland, CA) in Aug 2013
Interview
The interview process is not as bad as one might expect. On top of the usual behavioral interview and meeting various people in upper management, there is a case study interview which was new for me. This was a great way to get a taste of what types of issues you'd be consulting on if hired. You are presented a previous project they have worked on where they outline an issue and various data/background. You are also given a set of questions to help guide you to create a presentation you give after the alloted time to look over the case is over. The next part is simply showcasing your thought process working through the case. For me it felt more like a conversation than an actual formal presentation. It was actually a fun process and if the idea of going through a case study freaks you out... maybe consulting isn't for you.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Kaiser Permanente (Modesto, CA) in Feb 2009
Interview
Very streamlined process that took about 30 days from start to finish. Contacted by recruiter and found job posting on local crags list. Participated in a panel interview and then had 1 on 1 with director. Was offered the job and negotiated salary.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
There was a scenario where they asked me if I could design a process on the fly that would speed up the time it took a member to get from the first floor to their destination on the 4th floor without speeding up the elevator. Trying to see if you can think quickly on your feet and what type of critical thinking skills you have.