Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Maximus as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Graduate Trainee and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Graduate Trainee and roles were rated as the easiest.
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I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Maximus (McLean, VA) in Mar 2026
Interview
Mostly behavioral, be able to explain what is on your resume and know STAR method. Had one technical that was more trivia based (knowledge of data management and ETL/ELT principles
They do not interview. You will be given a start date immediately, even if you submit a blank application with just your name and email. Pay is poor. Minimal benefits. They treat you like cattle.
Interview process was pretty quick. Just asked me why I wanted to work and how my previous roles aligned with their current role that they are hiring for. You want to make sure you pass any assessments they give to you based on the role.