I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2+ months. I interviewed at Centene (Clayton, MO) in Apr 2012
Interview
3 hour interview.
1 hour was spent with HR answering random behavioral questions.
1 hour spent with Manager going over roles and responsibilities.
1 hour spent with 2 team members answering vague technical questions.
Candidates must understand that at this stage Centene processes are not always well-defined. You must be interested in healthcare as a career, identifying with Centene’s mission.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Interacting with others can be challenging at times. Describe a situation in which you wished you had acted differently with someone at work
It was great and a lot easy. There was only one interview and 2 people i interviewed for.Candidates are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and cultural fit. The process culminates in the selection of the most suitable candidate for the position.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Centene (Chesterfield, MO) in Aug 2019
Interview
In person interview with manager and one team member. Lasted approximately one hour. Focused more on personality fit with the team than technical questions. Second interview via video conference, more technical. Questions were easy if you know your job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time when you had to convince management of a solution that wasn’t what they asked for.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Centene (Clayton, MO) in Nov 2013
Interview
Standard. Interview w/ HR and then the Department Manager. Standard questions like "tell me about a time when you", "what would you do if this happened", "how do you handle stressful situations", et cetera.
