I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at American Express (New York, NY) in July 2015
Interview
Applied on their careers site. A recruiter later contacted me about the role. We spoke about my resume and salary expectations. They later proceeded by scheduling interviews with 3 managers (for 30 minutes each).
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
They asked me a few behavioral questions based on my resume. But to much surprise, they asked a few unexpected questions like: how and where did you research AMEX for this interview? Other than that, the hiring manager went into detail about the group and role. Very new group without structure, processes, reporting metrics, nor a financial data system. Due to all of this, the position required lots of long hours at the office ongoing. Wouldnt have accepted even if an offer was made.
I interviewed at American Express (North York, ON)
Interview
Email from hr to schedule the first round interview with hr, 30 mins hr call and know work experience and education, your technical skills and the details of your current job
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at American Express in Feb 2024
Interview
I spoke with HR in February and was told I would hear back on next steps within a week. I finally heard back one month later that they wanted me to speak with the hiring manager. The hiring manager was not engaging as he was mostly looking to identify weaknesses.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at American Express (New York, NY) in Sept 2022
Interview
Applied thru Linkedin and a recruiter reached out 2 days later. We set up a phone screen which went great and just minutes afterwards, she set me up with 3 first round interviews. All 3 were a mix of behavioral/Amex based questions. Some questions were a bit thought provoking and tricky but nothing too crazy. Final interview with the VP felt like more of the same. All 4 interviews were in the same week, 2 back to back, 1 the next day and 1 the day after that
Waited 3 days after the final interview to reach out to the recruiter, she told me they'll have an update tomorrow . The next day is when they extended an offer. She gave me a day to think about it and after some negotiation, I accepted. Application to offer took ~3 weeks
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
-Why Amex?
-Why are you leaving your company?
-Why *shouldn't* we hire you? (this was asked 2x)
-Why a lateral move? Why aren't you a manager by now?
-How does Amex make it's money? It's biggest risks?
-How could Amex save its money?
-What are your extra curricular hobbies?