EDF Interview Questions
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EDF
Research Engineer
Senior Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview process involved discussing a recent research project, detailing how research is applied to real-world problems, explaining a complex idea simply, and considering its operational implementation. There was also a recruiter call and a technical screen that included a presentation.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you introduce yourself and explain your qualifications for this position?
- Please describe a recent research project you worked on.
- How do you take research findings and turn them into practical applications?
EDF
Placement Student
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Presentation
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process involved online tests, including situational judgment and numerical tests. This was followed by a pre-recorded interview, where I had to answer several questions within a strict time limit, with only two minutes to prepare for each. The final stage was a face-to-face interview via Microsoft Teams. I'm still waiting to hear back about the placement.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you share an example of a time you handled a complicated problem?
- Tell me about an experience you had working with data.
EDF
Ingénieur
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
On the day of the interview, the two interviewers from EDF mentioned they couldn't activate their cameras due to their location. It was awkward having to keep my camera on while talking to a black screen. The conversation wasn't very engaging, and the interviewers seemed uninterested. I asked several technical questions about the role. Then they asked if I had reached out to anyone on myjobglasses for more information. I replied no, stating the job description was detailed enough and I could ask follow-up questions during the interview, also noting no one had held this specific role on myjobglasses. Apparently, this was a mistake on my part. I felt like they expected a candidate who had always dreamed of being an engineer at EDF and would sacrifice anything for a report nobody would read. I inquired about the feedback timeline and was told 'next week, two weeks max.' I never received any feedback and found out about the rejection by checking my candidate account on the EDF website. As a bonus, after applying for another position, I got an email two months later about a technical interview scheduled on-site, with no option for video, seven days later. I was living on the other side of the world at the time but returned to France right after the deadline. However, no negotiation was possible. They seem to prioritize candidates living locally and available on short notice over qualifications.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Did you reach out to anyone from our company on myjobglasses
EDF
Stage Ingénieur
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
After applying through the EDF website, I was contacted for an interview. I had only one interview with HR and the manager responsible for my internship mission. I was asked standard introductory questions and to justify my added value. I also got to ask my questions about the position's tasks more in-depth.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell us about yourself.
- What makes you a better candidate than others?
- Why do you stand out from other applicants?
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