CSC Candidate Experience
A transparent, respectful, and genuine journey from application to offer—designed with candidates in mind
Tips for Applying
Your application is the first step in starting a career at CSC. Here are some tips to help you make a great impression:
Tailor your resume: Adjust your resume so that the skills and experiences included align with the role you’re applying for.
Highlight your transferable skills: We value diverse backgrounds and skills that will enhance our innovative solutions and help us better serve our clients.
For more additional tips, view the latest in our Get Hired: Talent Advice series.
Tips for Interviewing
We want you to feel at ease when you start a conversation with us. So, we asked our talent acquisition partners to offer tips for bringing your best self to an interview.
Be genuine
Bring your best self to the interview but be yourself. This is a conversation to see if you and the employer are a match.
Research and prep
Research the company—visit the website and social media pages. Learn about its brand advantage and offerings. Jot down questions about the company, the position, the department, and the interviewer.
Create your message
Consider the role you're interviewing for and what skills you possess that fit the role.
Practice
Come up with answers to potential interview questions that highlight how your skills and experience match the position. Then practice saying your answers a few times until you feel comfortable.
Get ready
Take the time to prepare yourself mentally and physically a few days before your interview.
What is it like to interview at CSC?
If you're selected to interview, our Talent Acquisition Team will be your concierge through your experience with CSC.
Throughout the process, we'll stay in contact so you know how you’re progressing. We'll do our best to give you estimated timelines and keep you informed, but if you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Here's an overview of the hiring process:
We value diverse backgrounds and skills that will enhance our innovative solutions, so our clients' businesses can run smoother and smarter. We also look for people who add to and support Our Values and have the business acumen to advance our business services and product lines.
If you can't find the right job for you, you can create a profile and subscribe to email alerts. This way, you can be notified when a position opens that matches your skills.
Browse this Careers page, our CSC Insider, or check us out on social media.
Once you've applied, a recruiter or hiring manager will review your profile against the qualifications for the position. We'll contact the best-qualified candidates for a phone interview. Due to the high volume of applicants, we're only able to contact those who have been selected for a phone interview. If you don't hear from us in 30 days, please assume we've selected another candidate and check this page for other opportunities.
We'll invite the most qualified candidates to interview with the hiring team. This may involve a series of phone, video, or in-person interviews with the hiring manager, colleagues, and technical team members. Be prepared to answer behavioral-style questions, citing specific examples from your experience.
If we select you as the most qualified candidate for the job, we'll make a verbal employment offer. After accepting, you'll receive a formal offer letter via email. We also complete background checks (post-offer in the United States and pre- or post-offer outside the United States, following all country-specific employment laws).
You're official! We can't wait to welcome you to the team. As a new colleague, you'll work with the talent acquisition partner who has helped you, along with your hiring manager, on start dates, benefits, and onboarding. It's important that we set you up for success, starting with the onboarding process. We're excited to see how you grow your career with CSC.
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Have questions about the application process that you've always wanted to ask? Here's your chance!
Watch our “Ask a Recruiter” webinar series where you'll hear our Talent Acquisition Team answer questions related to interviewing, resumes, onboarding, and more. Join our talent community for updates on the next webinar.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Members of our Talent Acquisition Team have created helpful tips to assist you in bringing your best self to the interview and so that you know exactly what to expect when meeting with us.
Applications can take less than five minutes to complete.
Yes! When you click “Apply,” you’ll be able to apply using LinkedIn or Indeed profiles.
Yes! Log into your account and you can update or modify your profile as needed.
This can vary depending on the role and number of applicants. In most cases, you’ll receive an update within two to six weeks. We do our best to keep you informed throughout the process.
During the phone screen, you can expect a brief overview of the role, team, and company. You’ll answer questions about your resume, experience, and skills as well as behavioral questions to see how you’d align with the team and company culture. If relevant, there’ll be some role-specific questions too.
We’ll also provide information on next steps and timelines.
Tip from our Talent Team: Be ready to discuss your experience clearly, have questions for the recruiter, and ensure you’re in a quiet space with good phone connectivity.
Interviews may be in person or virtual. If virtual, we make the interviews as close to “in person” as possible, giving potential colleagues the chance to engage with our team. Depending on the team and stage of the interview process, candidates could meet one-on-one with a team member or manager, or they could meet with several team members in a group conversation.
Some roles at CSC require candidates to complete a skills assessment as part of the hiring process. These assessments help us evaluate specific technical skills or job-related competencies.
Not all positions require an assessment, and the recruiter will let you know if it’s part of your process.
If an assessment is required, you’ll receive clear instructions and sufficient time to complete it. Completing the assessment is one part of our overall evaluation, along with interviews and other selection activities.
Tips from our Talent Team:
Review the instructions carefully and ensure you have the right tools or environment for completing the assessment.
Take your time to demonstrate your abilities accurately—it’s meant to highlight your strengths.
The interview process typically takes three to six weeks, depending on the role and location. Some roles may have additional rounds or assessments that extend the timeline. We strive to keep candidates informed at each step.
We want you to feel comfortable and confident during your interview with us. Here are a few tips so that you’re prepared:
Research who we are, what we do, and what we value, and assess if Our Values align with yours.
CSC looks for people who will add to our company culture and support Our Values of service, teamwork, tenacity, agility, and being genuine. Our people embody a fierce client spirit that drives them to go above and beyond for internal and external clients alike—finding the best way to accomplish goals and exceed expectations.
A career with us is challenging but never boring. We hire great people who learn, grow, and impart their knowledge in a casual, flexible, and inclusive atmosphere.Practice
Rehearse what you would like to say to potential interview questions that highlight your skills and experience. Continuing practicing until it feels comfortable.Review our Tips for Interviewing and Interview Process Steps at the top of the page.
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