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Positive61%
Negative23%
Neutral16%
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Anonymous Employee in Orlando, FL

Accepted Offer
Positive Experience
Easy Interview
Application

I applied online. I interviewed at Centene (Orlando, FL)

Interview

Mainly personality trait questions and some professional work environment questions. Pretty straightforward. Two interview managers. However not intimidating at all. They did ask the basic customer service interview questions that you would normally get. Very easy to prepare for.

Interview Questions
  • Name a time when you had to deal with an irrational client
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Anonymous Interview Candidate

No Offer
Neutral Experience
Average Interview
Application

I interviewed at Centene

Interview

Questions based on resume projects. Asked basic knowledge looking for some level of SQL and Database proficiency and former use. Online over zoom one on one took about 30 minutes, no white boarding.

Interview Questions
  • Tell me about this project on your resume. Did it have any Database integration?
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Anonymous Employee in Saint Louis, MO

Accepted Offer
Positive Experience
Average Interview
Application

I interviewed at Centene (Saint Louis, MO)

Interview

First there was an interview with HR. Then an interview with the hiring manager.some people will have a third interview.Basic behavioral based questions were asked during the interview process. All interviews were on zoom.

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Anonymous Employee in Saint Louis, MO

Accepted Offer
Negative Experience
Average Interview
Application

I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Centene (Saint Louis, MO)

Interview

30 minutes typical inane behavioral questions, 30 minutes application writing test cases for a made up app. Interviewers didn't inform me of whole scope they wanted me to test, only started saying "write login tests". interviewers had zero personality.. which goes along will with the company.

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Anonymous Interview Candidate in Charlotte, NC

Declined Offer
Positive Experience
Average Interview
Application

I interviewed at Centene (Charlotte, NC)

Interview

Fast with easy access to recruiters for follow up. Remote and in person interview. STARS questions. Salary offered was comparable to industry standards. Benefits are average. PTO average. Juneteenth holiday.

Interview Questions
  • Tell me about a time you had to introduce a change in workflow!
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Anonymous Employee in Clayton, MO

Accepted Offer
Positive Experience
Average Interview
Application

I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Centene (Clayton, MO)

Interview

The process goes: Phone Screen - Congrats on making it to step 1. Recorded Technical Interview - Reviewed by manager or senior team members to ensure you have an understanding of database management principles and SQL coding knowledge. Meeting w. Manager - Assesses you for cultural fit. Meeting w. Team Members - They will assess your technical knowledge and cultural fit. Offer

Interview Questions
  • What is the difference between a star and snowflake schema? What is truncating a table and why would you do it?
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Anonymous Employee in Oklahoma City, OK

Accepted Offer
Positive Experience
Average Interview
Application

I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Centene (Oklahoma City, OK) in Aug 2023

Interview

Two interviews -First interview was a zoom call with the HR representative just doing a pre screening to see if the company and you are a good fit for each other. -Second interview was the Direct of Customer Service via Zoom video call. She asked basic STAR questions, & provided information regarding growth in the company.

Interview Questions
  • First interview was a zoom call with the HR representative just doing a pre screening to see if the company and you are a good fit for each other. Second interview was the Direct of Customer Service via Zoom video call. She asked basic STAR questions, & provided information regarding growth in the company.
1 person found this interview helpful

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Anonymous Employee

Accepted Offer
Positive Experience
Average Interview
Application

The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Centene

Interview

Interview was with 3 managers who took turns asking questions. They first explained the different teams they were hiring for. There were not many "Tell me about a time when..." (STAR type) questions as I had anticipated.

Interview Questions
  • A client is suicidal with a plan to shoot himself. Client owns a gun but wife has hidden it. What information do you need to make a decision on what level of care client needs? What level of care would you recommend?
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Anonymous Employee in Sacramento, CA

Accepted Offer
Neutral Experience
Average Interview
Application

I applied online. I interviewed at Centene (Sacramento, CA) in Aug 2023

Interview

The interview consists of customer service and background knowledge of healthcare. During the interview, you should provide many examples of helping a customer, apologizing for any mistake, and being a good listerner.

Interview Questions
  • Tell me about yourself. Do you have any background knowledge of healthcare? Do you have call center experience? Explain to me when you were working with a difficult customer.
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Anonymous Employee in Florida City, FL

Accepted Offer
Positive Experience
Easy Interview
Application

I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Centene (Florida City, FL) in Aug 2023

Interview

Easy and great interview process. My recruiter prepped me and had me ready for my initial interview with the company’s hiring manager. Seems like a helpful and friendly environment. They seem very intensive and interesting in getting to know what the employees has to say to them as well. Very intentive

Interview Questions
  • Something that you did to assist a patient/customer
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