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Aerotek interview process & guide 2026

Based on 558 interview reports

Everything we know about interviewing at Aerotek: what each round tests and compensation by level.

Software EngineerAccount ExecutiveProject ManagerQA EngineerConsultant
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At a glance

5
Role guides
558
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$75k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the Aerotek interview?

Aggregated from 558 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy46%
Medium45%
Hard9%
Most candidates rate the loop easy, but few walk in cold.
Offer rate
68%about 1 in 2

About 1 in 2 candidates with a known outcome convert.

379 offers across 558 reports with a stated outcome.
Experience sentiment
64%positive
Positive 64%Neutral 18%Negative 18%
Reports by year
63
55
39
33
17
20222023202420252026
By interview date. The current year is partial.
02 · Topic breakdown

What Aerotek actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Project Management
100%
QA Engineering (Test Engineering)
100%
Resume-based experience explanation
100%
Motivation & 'Why Sales' Pitch
100%
Recruiting domain knowledge (recruiting experience)
96%
Account Executive Role Readiness
96%
Technical assessment tests
95%
Interview communication (tell your story)
95%
Technical Interview Preparation
93%
Interviewing Skills (Tell Me About Yourself)
91%
Business Process Analysis
85%
Communication Skills
Tested less
Tested more
03 · Role guides

Find the guide for your role

This is your next step: open the guide for the role you are interviewing for. Each one carries the questions Aerotek interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

Most reported roles
Software Engineer
$67k-$83k total comp
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Account Executive
25 interview reports
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Project Manager
8 interview reports
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Consultant
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QA Engineer
Questions and loop structure
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04 · Compensation

What Aerotek pays, by level

Estimated total compensation: base salary plus stock and annual cash bonus.

Median $75k
Level$50kTotal comp range$100kTotal
All levels
Base $67k-$83k
$67k-$83k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

Aerotek interview FAQ

Answered from real candidate and workplace data
How hard is the Aerotek interview?

Candidates most commonly rate Aerotek interviews as medium, based on 558 reported interviews. About 68% of candidates who interview go on to receive an offer.

How much does Aerotek pay for data roles?

Reported total comp for data roles at Aerotek ranges from roughly $67k to $83k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does Aerotek test in interviews?

Aerotek interviews most often cover Communication Skills, Project Management, QA Engineering (Test Engineering), Resume-based experience explanation, and Motivation & 'Why Sales' Pitch. The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at Aerotek?

Dataford has interview guides for 5 roles at Aerotek, including Account Executive, Consultant, Project Manager, and QA Engineer, and more.

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