De Beers Group Interview Questions
& Process
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De Beers Group
IM Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process involved a security check and then moved smoothly into a meeting room. The facilities were reasonably good, with a welcoming atmosphere in the recently refurbished space. It wasn't overcrowded and there was plenty of parking onsite. It's a secluded area in Maidenhead, easy to find.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What value would you add to the business?
De Beers Group
Data Scientist
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Take home Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding Other
A recruiter reached out, and then about 7 days later, I had a phone call with a director who explained the role and NDA. We had a good technical and general chat, and after passing that, I was invited for an in-person interview. I met with the project manager, who was good. Midway through, a consultant joined and started asking random questions, basically taking over from the PM. At the end, I asked about the next steps. The PM said they'd email me, but the consultant interjected, saying I'd get a coding exam, and they started arguing in front of me. The PM then told me she'd contact me on my way out. My recruiter later called, saying the PM's feedback to the director was positive. Two days later, the recruiter called to say they'd cancelled the process without any feedback.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me about a time you handled a complex problem.
- How have you handled complex problems previously?
- Describe your experience with complex problem-solving.
De Beers Group
Human Resources
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
First round was interesting. One HR interviewer was formal, but the business leader was down to earth and easy to chat with. The interview was typical: talk about background and answer business/competency questions. I got great feedback and was told I'd move to the next stages. I kept the agency updated on other roles. They told De Beers, who said 'let us know if we need to expedite her interview to next stage' and then went silent for two weeks. The agency eventually updated me that the role went to someone else. While that's fine, the way the company handled it and managed my expectations, especially for a high-profile business with HR leading, was disgraceful. Makes you wonder how they treat employees.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Competency based questions were asked.
De Beers Group
Procurement Coordinator
Entry Difficult No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I interviewed with HR and the procurement manager. They were nice people and the office seemed like a good place to work. The questions were all behavioral. It felt a bit rigid because they seemed to be reading from a list, so it was hard to really connect during the conversation. The interview took about 40 minutes. Overall it was a decent experience, and the manager even gave me his card. I didn't get the job because mining is completely new to me, and they needed someone who knew both procurement and the industry well.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe a time you had to make a decision without sufficient information, including how and when you did so.
De Beers Group Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from De Beers Group interview reports.
“Can you explain what WHT is and list its three types?”
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Read report →“Were you on target?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you procrastinated?”
Read report →“How would you respond if you saw a coworker not adhering to proper safety protocols?”
Read report →“What would you do if your boss asked you to use an outdated dataset that you knew was old, but they insisted on its use?”
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