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Updated 13 Sept 2023
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Anonymous Interview Candidate in Montreal, QC
I applied online. I interviewed at CN (Montreal, QC)
After applying, I had a digital one-way interview with a few generic questions. Depending on the job posting, some questions may be in French, and they expect you to answer in French.
- 1. Why CN 2. Why your major 3. Where do you see yourself in 5 years 4. What are your 3 traits
Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at CN
Fast and quick, very quick, I had interview next day. Good job. I would consider work again. Nice environment. I need more time to consider. I made a decision quickly
- Why do you want to work for us
Anonymous Employee in Montreal, QC
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at CN (Montreal, QC)
Recruitment process was a bit long with many interviews/meetings. There was nothing too challenging about the interviews, standard questions were asked about situations and your experience level. Involved a number of discussions with internal HR, leaders and clients.
- How have you handled a difficult leader who was resistant to change?
Accenture Strategy CN - I am at consultant level currently. I have been staffed on a strategy project with Australia team. They have a Sr manager and an Analyst on the team, they go to client locations and prepare decks. However, for me, the analyst would get on calls and give me tasks. Basically, I am taking Anlayst’s instructions. I am assuming it could be because I am forced into the team from CN for chargeabilty and they don’t really need me. Has anybody faced a similar situation?Accenture @
Same situation for our consulting firms too. counterparts from the local geography are running as leads because of their proximity to the clients
Anonymous Employee
I interviewed at CN
My interview at CN was very pleasant and I would rate it an overall good experience. The job was explained adequately and the interviewers were very approachable. They kept the questions relevant and light hearted which I believe to be important when interviewing.
- What are your biggest qualities/strengths
Anonymous Employee in Edmonton, AB
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at CN (Edmonton, AB) in Jun 2023
Upon selection, Recruiter sends invitation for live session and interview . upon accepting, interview is conducted after brief introduction of company, working conditions and job responsibilities. Upon selection, HR contact via email for the next steps, which is hiring process.
- 1. Are you aware of working conditions ? 2. Did you work in harsh weather conditions ? 3. Do you have any railway experience, if not, any other related work experience ? 4. Do you know about safety and safety measures applied at that workplace, if yes how do you know about those safety measeures and where ? 5. Did you work in highly paced highly safe environment ? 6. Have you ever get stressed during work ? 7. what make you stressful and how do you handle it ? 8. Are you aware of 'on call' job ? 9. What is you availability for this position ?
Hey! I just got an offer for L8 role in Accenture CN. I have 8 years of experience in the Life Sciences Domain, and they hired me because of the niche market skill. I haven’t accepted the offer yet. I work for a Big4 as a Tech Consultant and gave the interview as I wanted to shift gears to strategy. Can anyone tell me the pros/cons of joining CN? Is the work really back end related and there is not much scope of learning? Hearing not so good reviews of the CN WLB and the kind of work that comes.
How much is offered to you?
Anonymous Interview Candidate in Toronto, ON
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at CN (Toronto, ON) in Apr 2023
The interview process was very smooth. The recruiter was very approachable, polite and supportive. The hiring manager was very kind, made me feel comfortable and the strange thing was that it felt like a nice interaction than an interview. I also gave the second round with a senior HR leader of the organization, the overall interview experience was something which will always attract me to this company. Everyone is so respectful, understanding and has a candid chat about all the expectations. It was a great experience interviewing with CN
- Mostly about the role and prior experiences, handling difficult stakeholders, managing multiple priorities
Anonymous Employee
I interviewed at CN
online - stick to conductor duties and keep pushing safety, in everything. Working a flexible schedule with regular and predictable attendance, in line with the 24/7 railroading environmentMeeting medical fitness requirements for the position, including those established by the Railway Association of Canada, such as the ability to recognize and distinguish between the colors of signals
- Working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions
Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at CN
It was a pre-recorded video interview with 4 questions. Each question takes 2 mins. 2 attempts are allowed for the first 2 questions and 1 attempt for the last 2 questions.
- Why do you choose your major? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Why would you like to work for CN? What are the skills that make you an asset for the position?
Hi Team, I am getting an offer from Accenture Capability Network (Global team) as Level 9 managing consultant for my SAP MM skill set and experience of 7 years after graduation (with no mba) for specific industry team. Can anyone from Accenture CN/ S&C help me if it would be good to join at range being offered ~30-32 lpa fixed and 27% variable (JB tbd not told ) & my currnet package is 22.5 LPA with good wlb. Please help with insights on if CN has good work opportunities & onsite ?, wlb?
Very poor wlb … ull end up working 12-14 hrs minimum everyday
Anonymous Interview Candidate in Brampton, ON
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at CN (Brampton, ON) in Mar 2023
Got invited to interview on their online portal, submitting a few recorded answers to some questions they pose in real time. Questions were fairly basic and will be listed below for the role of "Intern, Optional Service and Analytics req9777 Brampton"
- -[TEST] "Count to 5." - "How is the weather in your location?" - "Why did you choose your major in university?" - "Where do you see yourself in five years?" - [1 TAKE] "Why do you want to work at CN?" - [1 TAKE] "Which skills will make you an asset to CN?"
Anonymous Interview Candidate in Montreal, QC
I applied online. I interviewed at CN (Montreal, QC) in Mar 2023
The interview process was a bit weird but overall fine. The main reason this was bad was that they never contacted me afterward to say I didn't get it even after I emailed.
- Why do you want to work here?
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