Entry Level Software Developer Interview Experience - Phoenix, Arizona
September 1, 2016
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Got an interview at a career fair. I was contacted for a first-round interview that day and it was scheduled for the next week. The interviewer was really nice, but late. There were a lot of people interviewing for GM. The questions were incredibly easy, but given the enormous quantity of applicants, the first interview sets a low bar. Mostly, just be presentable and personable and you'll pass. I overprepped for sure. They only asked one technical question and three behavioral questions.
Questions
If names like "A mad.ama" or "R$ace car" are unacceptable (if the alphanumeric bits are palindromes), how would you screen them out of a list of names?
When was a time when you had to do something you didn't know how to do? (This is a "tell me about a time you had to problem-solve" type question).
Tell me about a time when you took into account new tech trends and implemented them in a project.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the General Motors Entry Level Software Developer role in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Pass Rate
General Motors's interview process for their Entry Level Software Developer roles in Phoenix, Arizona is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for General Motors's Entry Level Software Developer interview process in Phoenix, Arizona.
General Motors Work Experiences
2.0
Lack of trust
Entry Level Software Developer • Former Employee
Chandler, Arizona, United States
September 7, 2023
Pros: Good people to work with.
Cons: Bad leadership. Lost culture and trust due to all poor decisions.
3.0
A good place to start your career, but a very bland company
Entry Level Software Developer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
September 2, 2019
Pros: I was hired during my senior year of college to work at the Austin IT office. I like cars, and GM's offer was higher than a couple of others I received, so I was excited to start!
As an entry-level employee, you get to work on real projects that contribute to the company. If you have the drive and determination, you can get recognition and earn some extra money!
The pay is good for entry-level hires. For your first 3 years, you get 4.4% increases every 6 months, as long as you don't screw up!
Cons: The new college hire program for IT is very luck of the draw. You are assigned to a team based on need and not really your skill set. I came in with Java skills and was assigned to a team to do web development.
Also, some of the managers are better than others, and once you are assigned at random, you don't get to pick. Some of the managers like to micromanage and count bathroom breaks, while others are hands-off and allow you to work from home whenever you like. I got one who was kind of in between, which was fine.
They hire a lot of recent college grads, so if you want to get ahead, you have to bust your butt. There are not a lot of opportunities for advancement, so even if you do bust your butt, it is not guaranteed you will get any promotion. This is the main reason I left.
GM as a whole is a very cheap company, so don't be expecting to be trying out the new cars. There are no free meals, no company-sponsored parties, and no team outings. If they can save a dollar, they will! I often forgot I was working for a car company!
4.0
Good Start, Raise Wait
Entry Level Software Developer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
August 9, 2021
Pros: Decent entry-level position.
Friendly coworkers.
Work-life balance is easy to maintain.
Yearly raises and bonuses based on performance.
Cons: Long wait for a raise. I still haven’t completed my first year, so I still haven’t received a raise or bonus. But according to my manager, I am exceeding expectations. Hopefully, that pays off.
- 2.0Lack of trustEntry Level Software Developer • Former EmployeeChandler, Arizona, United StatesSeptember 7, 2023Pros: Good people to work with.Cons: Bad leadership. Lost culture and trust due to all poor decisions.
- 3.0A good place to start your career, but a very bland companyEntry Level Software Developer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesSeptember 2, 2019Pros: I was hired during my senior year of college to work at the Austin IT office. I like cars, and GM's offer was higher than a couple of others I received, so I was excited to start! As an entry-level employee, you get to work on real projects that contribute to the company. If you have the drive and determination, you can get recognition and earn some extra money! The pay is good for entry-level hires. For your first 3 years, you get 4.4% increases every 6 months, as long as you don't screw up!Cons: The new college hire program for IT is very luck of the draw. You are assigned to a team based on need and not really your skill set. I came in with Java skills and was assigned to a team to do web development. Also, some of the managers are better than others, and once you are assigned at random, you don't get to pick. Some of the managers like to micromanage and count bathroom breaks, while others are hands-off and allow you to work from home whenever you like. I got one who was kind of in between, which was fine. They hire a lot of recent college grads, so if you want to get ahead, you have to bust your butt. There are not a lot of opportunities for advancement, so even if you do bust your butt, it is not guaranteed you will get any promotion. This is the main reason I left. GM as a whole is a very cheap company, so don't be expecting to be trying out the new cars. There are no free meals, no company-sponsored parties, and no team outings. If they can save a dollar, they will! I often forgot I was working for a car company!
- 4.0Good Start, Raise WaitEntry Level Software Developer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesAugust 9, 2021Pros: Decent entry-level position. Friendly coworkers. Work-life balance is easy to maintain. Yearly raises and bonuses based on performance.Cons: Long wait for a raise. I still haven’t completed my first year, so I still haven’t received a raise or bonus. But according to my manager, I am exceeding expectations. Hopefully, that pays off.
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