Cathay Pacific Interview Questions
& Process
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Cathay Pacific
Director
Director Easy Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I had a great prescreen call with the talent acquisition specialist where they asked good questions, offered great insights, and gave a good sales pitch for the company. However, the recruiter committed to following up by the end of the week with answers to my remaining questions but never did. They also didn't send a follow-up email, as the meeting invite came from a generic calendar management email. While I might not have been a fit, failing to follow through on a commitment reflects poorly on the brand. I eventually received the official decline email a few weeks later.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you provide examples of sales enablement tools you have developed?
Cathay Pacific
Customer Service Officer
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Group Panel
Interview formats
Group Behavioral
The first round had 10 people in a group activity, with 3 TA specialists hosting and judging. We were given a rescue mission scenario and had to discuss how to complete it as a team. Everyone introduced themselves in one sentence, then we had 2 tasks where we all had to discuss solutions and reach an agreement. Afterward, the TA specialists announced who would move to the second round, a panel interview. About half the candidates didn't proceed. Overall, it was a good experience because the discussion went well and people were engaged.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you introduce yourself in a single sentence?
Cathay Pacific
Software Engineer
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Group Presentation Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Group Presentation Coding
We had a full day of interviews at Cathay City. It included a group interview, a deck presentation, and a coding interview. There was also a walkaround of the facility. We also chatted with peers to tackle various projects. For the coding interview, we were allowed to use online resources, but no AI.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Could you tell me about the services offered by Cathay?
- Tell me about tackling various projects with peers.
- Are we allowed to use online resources for the coding interview?
Cathay Pacific
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process involved an online interview, followed by an online assessment, and then an in-person interview. The Hirevue questions were straightforward, asking about motivations for joining Cathay and examples of problem-solving and leadership experiences. The online assessment included tests for verbal reasoning, numerical ability, sequence completion, and English proficiency.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you explain why you are interested in working for Cathay?
- Could you describe an instance where you demonstrated problem-solving abilities?
- Can you share an experience where you exhibited leadership qualities?
Cathay Pacific Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Cathay Pacific interview reports.
“How many fleets does Cathay Pacific have, and what is its future plan?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what an anti-tropical cyclone is and describe how one would divert from it?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about the planes in the Cathay fleet, their numbers, age, and how many are on order?”
Read reports →“Can you suggest a destination that Cathay Pacific does not currently fly to, and provide your reasoning for this selection?”
Read reports →“How would you handle a situation where a passenger has lost their child and needs to board the plane urgently?”
Read report →“What is your understanding of fundamental physics principles as they apply to aviation?”
Read report →“What is the typical timeframe from the interview to receiving a hiring decision?”
Read report →“What are your reasons for liking Hong Kong and what specifically do you like about it?”
Read report →“What impact would AI integration on the company website have on our clients?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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