I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Epic (Madison, WI) in Oct 2012
Interview
Phone interview after a university resume drop.
Then was invited on-site to take verbal, math, and coding tests. Verbal was mostly just grammar, math wasn't too tricky (SAT level at the hardest), but the coding test got tricky. In the coding test they just want to see that you can take some pattern and apply it. No knowledge of a programming language expected.
The day is pretty relaxed - if they bring you out there, they're gonna be real nice to you.
The presentation is extremely informal so don't worry too much about a structured presentation. Be personable and knowledgeable and you'll be fine.
Case studies seemed to emphasize client relations, not leaving work unfinished, and using all resources possible.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Epic (Madison, WI) in Nov 2012
Interview
The interview and hiring process was pretty intense. The first step was a phone interview which was very basic. Literally just an overview of your resume and some basic questions - not a behavioral interview. Then you have to take a personality test and then another test. I was pretty nervous about this, but the math and reading comprehension questions were pretty basic (like what you would see on the SAT/GRE). There is a verbal test with Analogies, find the grammatical error, and other fun word questions (takes 20 min). There is a math test with math story problems dealing with logic and reasoning (15 min). The programming test introduced a new language and the questions get more and more complex over the course of the test. (45 min). I thought I bombed the programming part, but apparently I didn't because I got asked to participate in a final interview. They fly you out to Madison, WI and put you up in a hotel, which was very nice. They put on a pretty good show, but after talking to friends and looking a little deeper into the company, it seems as though it isn't a great place to work (even though they drill it into you that it is a great place to work - be wary). The on campus interview is a marathon day so make sure you are well-rested. You have multiple interviews and have to give a presentation. My best advice for the presentation is do something you are interested and and can speak COMFORTABLY about for 10 minutes. Don't use notes and try to bring visual aids.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Interview questions:
- Tell me a little bit about yourself
- Name 5 words you wouldn't use to describe yourself
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years
- How would you handle a situation where you (the team leader) wanted A but everyone else on your team wanted B
- Why should we hire you
- Why Epic?
- Do you plan on going to grad school?
- How do you feel about travel or relocation?
- Tell me a difference between the way people perceive you and how you perceive yourself
- How often do you take a leadership role when working with a group??- What didn't I ask you that I should have asked you
- If we were to call one of your references, what is a negative thing he or she would say about you??- How would you handle a Doctor who has a lot of experience and is resistant to learning the new technology?
- What would your references say are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
- Tell me a point in time where you had to be assertive
- What is your pet peeve
- Are you a team player?
- Top 5 qualities that describe you
- How patient are you?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Epic (Madison, WI) in Apr 2011
Interview
Was invited to a Skype interview with an implementer and then invited to interview in Madison. The night before the interview, we went on a tour of Madison and were treated to dinner. The next day was all-day interviewing with a presentation and several interviews with HR and with Project Managers and Implementers and assessments. Overall, it was a fun experience but I didn't end up getting an offer.