Cobham Software Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 19 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Cobham.
Cobham
Graduate Development Program
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home Group Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Technical Other Group Behavioral
It was pretty thorough. There were a few steps involved: a phone chat, some math and logic tests, personality assessments, and then an in-person 'assessment centre.' The assessment centre is basically a big group interview where they see how you interact professionally and check if your test results line up. Just a heads-up, this whole thing is handled by a third-party recruiting firm in Cleveland, and your main contacts are basically new recruiters who just graduated college. Getting straight answers can be tough sometimes, so don't take it personally if they're not quick to reply or if they push back the assessment centre dates a couple of times. That's just part of the deal.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Be ready for the panel interview, as they'll probe into the weak spots found during screening.
- It's a gamble whether your interviewers will be articulate (business side) or shy (engineers), so be energetic and assertive.
- Also, hold your ground during the group activity; some candidates from well-known universities might try to dominate. Be professional and highlight your skills in that situation, don't let yourself be intimidated.
Cobham
Graduate Development Program
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
After submitting my online application, I had a phone interview a few weeks later. Cobham's process is a bit different, as they conduct a phone interview before giving out any online assessments. Eva, the interviewer, was really nice and put me at ease. I felt comfortable answering everything, and she was reassuring when I made mistakes. It's worth noting that Cobham uses an external recruitment agency for their interns and graduates, so it’s probably best not to ask them technical questions at the end since they might not have the answers. All in all, it was a pleasant 1-hour interview, with 20 minutes focused on commercial awareness and 40 minutes on competence-based questions.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you demonstrated your ability to work effectively within a team?
Cobham
Graduate Development Program
Entry Easy Negative experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home
Interview formats
Technical Other
I had to do a video interview where I answered 10 questions with 2-minute video recordings for each, which was kinda hard since I only had 30 seconds to prep. After that, I took two easy basic skills tests in English and Math. The next step was supposed to be a phone interview, but they messed up twice and didn't send me the right info, so I'm annoyed with their lack of quality control. I haven't gotten an offer yet since I'm still in the middle of the process, but I'm questioning if I want to work for a company that's this disorganized.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an example of a software or skill you learned that inspired you, and explain how it relates to Cobham?
Cobham Software Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Cobham interview reports.
“What are 3 challenges for the near future?”
Read reports →“Can you describe the online verbal and quantitative test?”
Read reports →“What were the challenges during the 2-day assessment, including the additional tests, group activities, and individual assignment?”
Read reports →“Can you share an instance where you convinced someone?”
Read reports →“Which department are you interested in and what are your reasons for that choice?”
Read report →“What are your 5-year career aspirations?”
Read report →“How will this role help you progress your career?”
Read report →“What general interview questions were asked during the phone interview?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about a time you failed at something in the past?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 19 Cobham interview reports.