Mechanical Engineer Interview Experience - Berkeley, California
October 1, 2016
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
College recruiting event where hiring managers came on campus to hire prospective interns. Two weeks later, the first step was meeting the hiring team at the career fair. Then, they would decide whether or not to give an interview slot.
Questions
First round was the basic behavioral questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the General Motors Mechanical Engineer role in Berkeley, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
General Motors's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer roles in Berkeley, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for General Motors's Mechanical Engineer interview process in Berkeley, California.
General Motors Work Experiences
5.0
A great place to start your career
Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
Warren, Michigan, United States
December 16, 2021
Pros: Work-life balance is overall excellent, but you will be expected to put in a little extra time occasionally.
You get to work with some really smart and driven people.
GM really encourages personal development and has programs you can utilize to further your education.
Pay is excellent.
Cons: Lots of bureaucracy and process to follow. Things can move pretty slowly, which can be frustrating.
2.0
Friendly Team, Strict Structure
Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
Pontiac, Michigan, United States
November 16, 2016
Pros: Great people that make the environment interesting. A lot of things to do and positions that need filling.
Cons: It's like a military structure, and management will fire you quick if you step out of line or do not follow the chain of command. They will do anything in their power to get rid of you.
4.0
Exciting Work, Long Hours
Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
Detroit, Michigan, United States
May 19, 2021
Pros: Exciting, industry-leading work.
Cons: Long work hours with great expectation.
- 5.0A great place to start your careerMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeWarren, Michigan, United StatesDecember 16, 2021Pros: Work-life balance is overall excellent, but you will be expected to put in a little extra time occasionally. You get to work with some really smart and driven people. GM really encourages personal development and has programs you can utilize to further your education. Pay is excellent.Cons: Lots of bureaucracy and process to follow. Things can move pretty slowly, which can be frustrating.
- 2.0Friendly Team, Strict StructureMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeePontiac, Michigan, United StatesNovember 16, 2016Pros: Great people that make the environment interesting. A lot of things to do and positions that need filling.Cons: It's like a military structure, and management will fire you quick if you step out of line or do not follow the chain of command. They will do anything in their power to get rid of you.
- 4.0Exciting Work, Long HoursMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeDetroit, Michigan, United StatesMay 19, 2021Pros: Exciting, industry-leading work.Cons: Long work hours with great expectation.
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