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CGI General Intern Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 73 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.4 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
70.8% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at CGI.

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Consultant Intern

Consulting · half a year ago

Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

It started with a recruiter screening call, then a HR interview focusing on motivation and experience. After that, there was an onsite interview with the manager, which included a technical part about project management methods and Excel, and a discussion comparing my personal experiences.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What is consulting?
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Intern

Engineering · a year ago

Intern Difficult Neutral experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral

I had a really good time interviewing. The people who interviewed me were nice, asked questions about my technical skills and how I solve problems, and really seemed interested in the projects I've done. It felt very back-and-forth, I learned a lot, and it made me feel more confident about finding jobs later on.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Could you describe a project you were involved in, detailing the obstacles encountered and your solutions?
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Intern

Engineering · more than a year ago

Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Technical screen Technical screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Technical Coding Behavioral Presentation

You start by applying online through CGI's website or job boards, make sure to tailor your resume and cover letter. If you get shortlisted, they'll give you a call for an initial screening to talk about your background, skills, and why you're interested in the role. Then, depending on the job, you might have to do some coding challenges, technical tests, or problem-solving exercises. If you pass that, you'll have a technical interview, which could be over the phone, video, or in-person, and it'll focus on the skills needed for the role. They'll also ask you behavioral interview questions to check your soft skills, teamwork, and if you're a good fit for the company culture. For some jobs, you might have an on-site interview, especially if it's a collaborative role or needs specific equipment. Lastly, you might have a final interview with some senior leaders to discuss your long-term goals and how you align with the company's vision and what contributions you can make.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you tell me about your experience and previous responsibilities?

CGI General Intern Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from CGI interview reports.

What software or components must be installed on a computer to execute Java programs?

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A worker is to perform work for you for seven straight days. In return for his work, you will pay him 1/7th of a bar of gold per day. The worker requires a daily payment of 1/7th of the bar of gold. If you were only able to make 2 cuts to the gold bar, describe how this will allow you to pay him 1/7th each day?

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You have a worker who you pay 1/7th of a gold bar per day for seven days of work. If you can only make 2 cuts to the bar, how can you ensure the worker gets paid daily?

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Can you explain how to get exactly 4 gallons of water using only a 5-gallon bucket and a 3-gallon bucket?

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What do you consider to be the essential qualities of a good consultant?

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If you were stranded on a desert island after a shipwreck, what items would you ensure you had with you (this was part of the group exercise)?

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What technical concepts or CS subjects are you most familiar with?

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Can you share an instance where you had to meet a tight deadline?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 73 CGI interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 43.2%
Technical 33.1%
Group 7.4%
Presentation 5.4%
Other 5.4%

Interview difficulty

Easy 30.1%
Average 67.1%
Difficult 2.7%

Candidate experience

Neutral 16.7%
Positive 70.8%
Negative 12.5%