DUG General Intern Interview Questions
& Process

The interview was a good mix of tough technical stuff and being friendly. They really tested my math and physics skills with hard problems. The managers and team members were nice and easy to talk to, though.

Had two sessions. First, a phone call which was pretty casual. The recruiter chatted about my past experience and asked some questions to see if I'd be a good fit. They were really nice and understanding. Then, a face-to-face interview with the manager. They asked a lot about basic seismic concepts, so you really need to know the fundamentals. There was also a test where they gave a paper with questions on formulas, concepts, and calculations. The manager was pretty chill, letting me be myself. They liked accurate and efficient answers, direct and to the point. I guess I didn't get the job because they probably prefer logical thinkers over creative ones. I tend to think laterally and brainstorm a lot of ideas for one question, but the manager seemed to prefer someone with linear thinking who could find the most accurate solution. Maybe I didn't meet their requirements for attention to detail, being organized, and producing accurate work.

The interview was pretty standard, they asked about my background and studies. They also tested some basic technical skills that I learned in class.