Interviews at American Express
Here’s what others thought about the interview process at American Express.
Interview experience
Based on 270 interviews
Favourable
Interview difficulty
Based on 273 interviews
Medium
Interview process length
Based on 246 interviews
About a week
Interview process at American Express
Overall experience
On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is Poor and 10 is Excellent, their rating is 7.
On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is Easy and 10 is Difficult, their rating is 6.
Interview process length
About a week
28%
About a day or two
26%
About two weeks
21%
About a month
16%
More than one month
10%
Most reported steps
On-site interview
62%
Phone call/screening
61%
Background check
45%
Problem solving exercises
30%
Group interview
27%
Least reported steps
Other
4%
Drug test
1%
They have no interview
1%
What candidates say about the interview process at American Express
- assessment center and interviewsShared on 11 April 2022 - Analyst - Brighton, East Sussex
- Easy going, be yourself.Shared on 16 August 2018 - Hostess and Waiter - London, Greater London
- Meet up with 2 members of security management.Shared on 26 June 2018 - Security Officer - Brighton
Interview questions at American Express
Commonly asked questions, as reported by candidates
- CBI based on leadership competenciesShared on 8 August 2018 - IT Prgramme Delivery Director - Burgess Hill, West Sussex
- All the questions they asked me were concerning gay life and man love.Shared on 1 February 2018
- Questions usually based on great achievemens. Why you join our company. Which kind of development you do before you happy our companyShared on 23 November 2017
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Interview tips at American Express
Dress code for the interview
- Formal (business suit)48%
- Business casual (e.g. dress slacks)41%
- Casual (t-shirt and jeans)6%
- They didn’t have a dress code5%
- Special outfit (e.g. protective gear)0%
What advice do candidates give for interviewing at American Express
- Do your research dress smartly be yourself.Shared on 1 July 2021 - PA to Marketing Manager/Junior Analyst - Haymarket London
- Dress smart, but not too much. Be confident, practice your Amadeus before the interview, particularly 'Offers' and 'Manual reissues'.Shared on 8 February 2021 - Travel Consultant - Barcelona
- Dress well and be confidentShared on 13 August 2020 - Client Liaison - Cape Town, Western Cape
The first interview at American Express
How candidates got an interview
- Recruiter contacted me26%
- Through Indeed21%
- Other online job site21%
- Other15%
- Employee referral7%
How candidates received their first interview at American Express
- Applied via indeedShared on 28 April 2022 - Merchant services - Brighton, East Sussex
- Advertised on a job search site through AA Appointments. Attended the interview and started within the week.Shared on 26 July 2019 - Corporate Travel Consultant - Sydney NSW
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