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Updated May 18, 2022
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Featured Interview

Anonymous Employee
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InterviewI interviewed at Centene
The process was seamless. The HR department was heavily engaged and in constant communication. The interviewing staff were all very helpful and asked really thoughtful questions. Furthermore, they used an automated system to help me with the process.
Interview Questions
- What is my leadership style?
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Anonymous Employee
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InterviewI applied online. I interviewed at Centene
It was a Very laid back, quick, informative, and comfortable process. I never felt uncomfortable or judged while I was speaking. The questions were cut and dry , to the point,
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- What is your biggest strength as a nurse?
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Anonymous Interview Candidate in Toronto, ON
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InterviewI interviewed at Centene (Toronto, ON)
Ghosted me. No acknowledgement that they received my application, no follow up, no feedback. Application process was a broken "black hole". It was a complete waste of my time. I don't know why they bother advertising for positions.
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- Why do you advertise for positions if you do not conduct interviews or provide feedback to applicants?
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Anonymous Employee
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InterviewI applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Centene
really easy, just 1 interview with a team, but took very long to hear back from them (around 4 months). The team was very chill, just ask basic behavioral questions.
Interview Questions
- What is your favorite programming language? Tell me when you handle a conflict
2 people found this interview helpful

Anonymous Employee
Accepted Offer
Positive Experience
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InterviewI applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Centene
really easy, just 1 interview with a team, but took very long to hear back from them (around 4 months). The team was very chill, just ask basic behavioral questions.
Interview Questions
- What is your favorite programming language? Tell me when you handle a conflict
1 person found this interview helpful

Anonymous Interview Candidate
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InterviewI interviewed at Centene
Interviewer was friendly and engaging. The questions were that of a standard interview, and the vibe was not too intense. However, it was hard to gauge how well I was doing or if they liked me.
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- Q: Tell me about a time you led a team through a challenge (or something along those lines)
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Anonymous Employee
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InterviewI interviewed at Centene
Standard “If you were in this situation, how would you handle it” type questions. Manager was very inviting and upfront about the job itself. Stated that she was interviewing several other candidates so the response should be within a week.
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- This position requires for you to sometimes work the weekends. Is that an issue for you?
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Anonymous Interview Candidate in Durham, NC
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InterviewI applied online. I interviewed at Centene (Durham, NC) in Apr 2022
HR contacted me about my application and performed a telephonic screening process. HR was very candid about the process and next steps. Second interview was with the Hiring Manager, and it was a generally pleasant conversation. My personal takeaway was the job description on the website was far too generic for the role envisioned by the Hiring Manager and discussed during the interview. When I inquired of application status one week later, I was told I would not be moving forward and to consider applying for other positions Centene has posted. I requested some feedback from the interview and it was explained that feedback is not provided when the candidate is not selected to continue in the interview process. This really is a missed opportunity for Centene - especially when the applicant is navigating job descriptions for skill/experience fit. Hiring Managers, for the time and energy invested by both parties in exploring an opportunity, please be prepared to provide constructive and useful feedback for the candidate. This not only helps the hiring organization but also the prospective employee align more successfully. In today's age of remote interview and hiring practices, surely there is time to formulate a an effective reply for HR that is useful for sharing with the candidate.
Interview Questions
- Tell me a little about yourself.
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Anonymous Employee
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InterviewI interviewed at Centene
It was casual, but they asked the right questions . They also allowed me to ask them lots of questions. They answered honestly and clearly. I felt like the interview went very well.
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- They asked about my background
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Anonymous Interview Candidate
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InterviewI applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Centene
Interview consisted of a zoom meeting, the typical situational "describe a time you..." one person asked questions while 3-4 other supervisors watched with severe disinterest. The whole process felt gross. After every question the interviewer would ask the others in meeting if they had any follow up questions after my answer, they would mutter "no" if speaking at all. Process lasted about 30-40 minutes.
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- Describe a time you dealt with a difficult customer, what was the outcome?
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Anonymous Interview Candidate
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InterviewI applied through an employee referral The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Centene in Apr 2022
Presentation then behavioral interview with a panel of Supervisors/Senior Manager. Great explanation of the day to day job. No surprises. Very pleasant process and very responsive HR team. The application portal is regularly updated.
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- Describe a time when you were stretched with deadlines and how did you handle it?
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