I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Pinkerton (Detroit, MI) in July 2025
Interview
First is a phone screening with HR and providing a writing sample. Next is interview with your direct leadership. My interviewer (now boss) was very considerate. This is a place where they really try getting to know who you are vs. getting straight to the “sell yourself.” It felt a lot like a conversation about my knowledge in the field of risk management/ intelligence. The final interview is a panel interview with the client you’re matched up with, which is typically similar questions, sometimes more relaxed.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Who is ___? How familiar are you with the Intelligence Cycle? Have you ever done risk assessments? What OSINT experience do you have? What are your interests?
1. Prescreen interview with HR team from USA.
2.A intelligence writing test about risk management case. (need to analysis geopolitical events that affect business operation.)
3. Local HR interview for next step.
4. (still under review......)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. tell me about your self?
2. why you choose this position?
3.Give an example about how your risk management experience.
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I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Pinkerton in May 2025
Interview
First interview with HR was incredibly difficult, with detailed questions about the pharma industry. HR did not seem interested in my answers and yawned throughout, which I found very unprofessional. It seemed like they were in a rush to hire and got me to the second interview within a few days which was a panel interview of 5 people. I was nervous about it at first, but everybody asked good, standard questions and was very friendly. However after this I got ghosted completely and never heard back.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Experience with OSINT tools, why I am interested in this position, am I comfortable working 12 hour shift