Baker Hughes Engineer Interview Questions
& Process

It was a video interview recorded on the computer where you have 1 minute to think and 3 minutes to respond. There were 4 questions in total, with one question focusing on talking about yourself and your motivation for applying to this position.

I applied and then got an interview pretty quickly because a current employee referred me. I've worked with him before for years, both in person and on cross-country training, and in a field office, so it was a professional environment.

The whole interview at Baker Hughes usually takes about 45 to 60 minutes. It's set up to check out your technical skills and see if you'd fit in with the company culture. First, there's an intro and icebreaker for about 5-10 minutes where they'll tell you about themselves and the job, and you'll introduce yourself briefly. Make sure your intro is short, interesting, and highlights your skills and why you want to work at Baker Hughes. Then comes the main part, technical and job-specific questions for 20-30 minutes. They want to see your core technical knowledge and how you solve problems related to the job – think finance stuff for finance jobs, engineering problems for engineering roles. Have examples ready to show your skills and explain your thinking process. After that, for 15-20 minutes, it's behavioral and situational questions to see how you deal with problems, teamwork, and pressure, usually starting with 'Tell me about a time...' or 'Describe a situation...'. Use the STAR method for these, picking examples that show teamwork, resilience, etc. Then, there's a 10-15 minute segment on industry knowledge and company fit, to gauge your understanding of the industry and if your goals match the company's. They might ask about industry trends or Baker Hughes' focus on energy transition. Do your homework on Baker Hughes, their projects, and their place in the energy sector, and connect your skills to their goals. You'll then have 5-10 minutes for your questions, which is a great chance to show your interest and figure out if it's the right place for you. Ask smart questions about success metrics or team goals. Finally, the closing and next steps take about 2-5 minutes, where they'll tell you what's next and you can ask any last questions. Thank them and maybe send a follow-up email.