Interviews at Canadian Pacific
Here’s what others thought about the interview process at Canadian Pacific.
Interview experience
Based on 523 interviews
Average
Interview difficulty
Based on 532 interviews
Medium
Interview process length
Based on 498 interviews
More than one month
Interview process at Canadian Pacific
Overall experience
On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is Poor and 10 is Excellent, their rating is 5.
On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is Easy and 10 is Difficult, their rating is 4.
Interview process length
More than one month
32%
About two weeks
23%
About a month
16%
About a day or two
15%
About a week
13%
Most reported steps
Drug test
63%
Background check
60%
On-site interview
57%
Phone call/screening
53%
Group interview
36%
Least reported steps
Presentation
7%
Take-home/sample work
5%
They have no interview
1%
What candidates say about the interview process at Canadian Pacific
- Behavioral based questions.Shared on 4 October 2022 - Toplift Operator - Vaughan, ON
- In person interview in a conference with multiple people some online.Shared on 12 March 2022 - Information Technology Specialist - Canada / US
- More then I had picturedShared on 22 October 2021 - Conductor - Vancouver, BC
Interview questions at Canadian Pacific
Commonly asked questions, as reported by candidates
- Can do Outside work, work in a group, physical work. Continues working.Follow safety rules.Shared on 23 June 2022 - Track Maintainer - Edmonton, AB
- Behavioural-based questions that ask about how you have lived your values as well as your work experience.Shared on 17 May 2022 - HR Administrator - Winnipeg, MB
- They didn’t really ask any major just the normal rotation questions of hiring someoneShared on 19 August 2021 - Diesel Mechanic - Golden, BC
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Interview tips at Canadian Pacific
Dress code for the interview
- Business casual (e.g. dress slacks)45%
- Formal (business suit)18%
- They didn’t have a dress code17%
- Casual (t-shirt and jeans)15%
- Special outfit (e.g. protective gear)5%
What advice do candidates give for interviewing at Canadian Pacific
- Ask them to be sincere and honest about what training you'll be receiving, and the actual working conditionsShared on 12 September 2022 - Rcm - Canada
- If you are a willing person that can take on challenges, disciplined and a go getter, this is the workplace you will admire.Shared on 6 June 2022 - Talent Acquisition Advisor - Calgary, AB
- Tell them you are willing to be available to them at any hour any day every weekend and are willing to sacrifice your family life for the movement of railcars.Shared on 8 June 2020 - Operations Manager - NSC Winnipeg - Winnipeg, MB
The first interview at Canadian Pacific
How candidates got an interview
- Through Indeed22%
- Employee referral19%
- Other18%
- Other online job site14%
- Paper application7%
How candidates received their first interview at Canadian Pacific
- Apply online at indeedShared on 17 October 2022 - Train Conductor - Calgary, AB
- applied onlineShared on 26 August 2022 - higher up in mechanical - Somewhere
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