I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at CDW (Vernon Hills, IL) in Jun 2015
Interview
The interview process was quick and painless. Other than the phone screen, which was mixed in with my call with a recruiter to discuss potential positions, all three 1 on 1 interviews were in the same day. I had an office visit and knocked out all interviews in one morning. From the phone screen to job offer in hand was 8 days. The whole process was pretty straightforward.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at CDW (Toronto, ON) in Jul 2025
Interview
The HR manager greeted me and spoke on how I was a great fit for the role but they did not provide any follow up afterwards which was disappointing. The interview went well but when I reached out to follow up, there was no response.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me about my experience with how I handle failure or mistakes.
It was an automated interview where you recorded yourself answering several questions. They gave you the question by giving you a video of one of their employees asking it. The questions were very basic.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at CDW (Chicago, IL) in Oct 2024
Interview
Position: Financial Analyst
Location: Chicago, IL
Interview Difficulty: Moderate
Interview Process:
The interview process at CDW was structured and efficient. It started with a phone screen from a recruiter who was friendly and clear about the role and expectations. The second round was a behavioral Zoom interview with a finance team member — very conversational and focused on STAR-format questions. The final round included a panel with two senior finance team members and a case-based Excel exercise involving forecasting and budget variance analysis.
Questions Asked:
"Tell me about a time you had to work under a tight deadline."
"How would you explain financial data to someone without a finance background?"
"Walk me through a budgeting process you've worked on."
Excel task: Basic forecasting scenario + pivot table
Tips:
Be ready with clear, concise STAR stories
Brush up on Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, basic financial functions)
Show enthusiasm for both finance and CDW’s team-oriented culture
Overall Impression:
Professional and supportive. The team emphasized collaboration and growth. The process was not overly technical but did test practical understanding of financial concepts.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
"Walk me through a budgeting process you've worked on."
