State Farm analyst candidates describe a HireVue one-way video interview, followed by a live conversation mixing behavioral and technical questions. Reports cover SQL joins, AUC-ROC, data cleaning and a car-crash dataset case.
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Candidates who interviewed for State Farm analyst-type roles, including Data Analyst, Technology Analyst, Systems Analyst and a data analyst internship, most often mention a HireVue one-way video interview first. One candidate describes about five questions with two attempts each: introduce yourself, explain why State Farm, describe a project you led, and cover your relevant skills. Another was asked to describe experience with data visualization tools in under three minutes, so short, structured answers matter.
The technical content varies by report. The Data Analyst candidate faced a virtual interview with an HR manager and a senior team member. Questions covered interpreting AUC-ROC curves, preprocessing steps for a spreadsheet scenario, joining values that turned out to be integers rather than strings, and a SQL problem with sparse requirements. The intern reports a lighter check, where interviewers asked them to explain SQL joins alongside behavioral questions. A Technology Analyst candidate was asked to analyze a car-crash dataset and explain their methodology, the questions they would ask and the insights they would pull out.
Pacing was a recurring complaint. Two candidates waited about two months after a HireVue or interview, and another reported several months of silence after a final in-person stage. Treat timelines as uncertain and follow up politely. Prepare SQL joins, basic statistics and model evaluation, data cleaning, and a clear way to talk through an unfamiliar dataset.
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The process started with a one-way HireVue interview where questions appeared on screen and I had a limited timeframe to record my answers. One question asked me to describe my experience with data visualization tools in under three minutes. After about a month, I was invited to complete a data analysis assessment. Then came a brief HR screening with standard logistical questions — visa sponsorship, location, disability status, and so on. The timeline stretched on significantly; nearly two months passed before I was scheduled for an in-person final interview. I prepared thoroughly for that meeting, but after several more months of silence, I realized I'd been ghosted. The entire experience felt disjointed and frustratingly slow, marked by long gaps between stages and ultimately no clear communication about the outcome. It left me with a sour impression of the company's organization and respect for candidates' time.
Prep tip from this candidate
Be prepared for a multi-stage process with potentially significant delays between rounds. Practice concise answers to behavioral questions like data visualization tool experience — you may have only 2–3 minutes to record. Expect a HireVue-style one-way video interview, a technical assessment, an HR screening, and possibly an in-person final round.
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Synthesized from candidate reports. Individual experiences may vary.
Candidates report a recorded HireVue interview soon after applying. One describes about five behavioral questions with two attempts each, covering self-introduction, why State Farm, a project they led and relevant skills. Another had under three minutes to describe data visualization tool experience. Keep answers concise and specific.
Some candidates report an extra step before the live interview. One Technology Analyst candidate had a phone screen with an HR rep. An Auto Claims candidate reported a data analysis assessment and then a brief HR screening on logistics such as visa sponsorship and location. This step may not apply to every role.
The Data Analyst candidate met an HR manager and a senior team member, with background and teamwork questions followed by technical ones. They reported AUC-ROC interpretation, spreadsheet preprocessing, an integer-versus-string joining edge case and an ambiguous SQL prompt. The intern reports two interviewers mixing behavioral questions with explaining SQL joins.
A Technology Analyst candidate reached a managers round and was asked to analyze a car-crash dataset, explaining methodology, questions about the data and possible insights. An Auto Claims candidate reported an in-person final interview. Candidates may therefore want to prepare to discuss their analysis process out loud.
Outcomes in these reports include rejections, a declined offer and a no-offer result, with several candidates describing long silence. Reported waits include about two months after a HireVue and several months after a final stage. Candidates may want to follow up if they hear nothing.
