European Space Agency Graduate Program Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 12 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at European Space Agency.
European Space Agency
Graduate Trainee
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Phone screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The first interview was an app-based thing. When you start it, it shows you questions for a specific amount of time. Then you have a set amount of time to give a video answer. The second interview was a remote interview with someone from the team. They asked some general questions about ESA, but mostly about what you'd want to do during your placement.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you explain your dissertation in simple terms, as if talking to a stranger on a bus?
- What are your thoughts on ESA?
- What type of work are you hoping to do during this placement?
European Space Agency
Graduate Trainee
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
We kicked things off with an online pre-recorded interview that had about 12 questions. Then, sometime within the next month, there was a Teams meeting with the person who might be your supervisor and someone from HR.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me about yourself and your background.
- What do you know about this field?
- Can you elaborate on your previous answers to demonstrate your in-depth knowledge?
European Space Agency
Graduate Trainee
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
After applying online, I was invited to an Online Written Test with 3 questions that I had a week to finish. Then, there was just one interview with 4 ESA employees. The questions were really focused on the application, but the interviewer was eating while I was being interviewed and pestering me.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- In a team environment, what role would you typically take on?
- What weaknesses does your team perceive you to have?
- Can you share an instance of failure and how it affected you?
European Space Agency Graduate Program Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from European Space Agency interview reports.
“Can you explain the space economy to a layperson?”
Read reports →“How would you describe ESA to someone who has never heard of it?”
Read reports →“Describe how you would monitor an ECV of your choice.”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on ESA?”
Read reports →“What is your interest in Space?”
Read report →“Can you explain your dissertation in simple terms, as if talking to a stranger on a bus?”
Read report →“If faced with two critical projects due at the same time, how would you manage them?”
Read report →“How would you handle a situation where you received two deadlines simultaneously?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance of failure and how it affected you?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 12 European Space Agency interview reports.