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Updated 20 Sept 2023
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Anonymous Employee in Orlando, FL
I applied online. I interviewed at Centene (Orlando, FL)
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.
- Name a time when you had to deal with an irrational client

Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at Centene
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.
- Tell me about this project on your resume. Did it have any Database integration?

Anonymous Employee in Saint Louis, MO
I interviewed at Centene (Saint Louis, MO)
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.
- They asked questions about my background and experience

Anonymous Employee in Saint Louis, MO
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Centene (Saint Louis, MO)
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.
- write test cases in qTest

Anonymous Interview Candidate in Charlotte, NC
I interviewed at Centene (Charlotte, NC)
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.
- Tell me about a time you had to introduce a change in workflow!

Anonymous Employee in Clayton, MO
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Centene (Clayton, MO)
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
- What is the difference between a star and snowflake schema? What is truncating a table and why would you do it?

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

Anonymous Employee
The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Centene
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.
- 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?

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

Anonymous Employee in Florida City, FL
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Centene (Florida City, FL) in Aug 2023
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
- Something that you did to assist a patient/customer
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