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Glencore Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 206 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.4 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
64.9% Positive experience

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Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Glencore.

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Technology Graduate

Engineering · half a year ago

Entry Average Negative experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Coding Behavioral Technical

Applied online, did an online coding test, had a phone call screen with recruiters, then a video interview with them, and a practice call with them. Finally, went to the office for an in-person interview, one with HR and one with the quant lead. The HR part was 30 mins and the technical part was 30 mins. Didn't get any feedback after the interview.

Confirmed questions8 questions
  • Regarding your motivation, why this role specifically?
  • And why Glencore?
  • What draws you to commodities?
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Finance Manager

Finance · nearly a year ago

Manager Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

Get ready for several interviews in a single day. Have ready examples that demonstrate your technical skills, leadership abilities, and problem-solving capabilities. Make sure you are very familiar with the company, the market, and the specific domain you'll be working in. Also, have your references lined up and ensure all your documents are in order and can be verified. Be truthful throughout the process.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you provide a detailed overview of your background and experience?
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Legal Analyst

Legal · a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

It was an online interview that lasted about an hour. First, there was a 30-minute session with HR, followed by a 30-minute session with two team members. The questions focused on my working style and problem-solving approach. The atmosphere was really nice and relaxed. Then there was a second interview with more team members, which was also really nice and interesting. There was a small test, but it wasn't too difficult.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Tell me about your problem-solving methods.
  • Describe how you work with others.
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Commercial Graduate Program

Other · a year ago

Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Group Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case Presentation Group

The application process started with a psychometric assessment and video submission. The first interview was a general Q&A, including questions about the company, its business, and the commodities it trades. The second interview was an assessment day featuring a trading simulation and brief interviews with team leaders. The final interview was similar to the first, focusing on your interests.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Tell me about your interests and why you think you're a good fit for this role.
  • Can you tell me what the current market price of copper is?

Glencore Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from Glencore interview reports.

What's the price of oil today? Why the difference between brent and WTI?

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Given that global population is increasing and oil is finite, wouldn't it make sense to be long on oil?

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How does a dog get to a man across a river without touching the river, a boat, or bridges?

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Can you tell me the price of a barrel of Brent crude and WTI?

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Can you tell me what the current market price of copper is?

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Can you explain the difference between WTI and Brent crude and how their prices compare?

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If you travel from point A to point B at 20mph and then return from point B to point A at 30mph, what is your average speed for the entire trip?

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What's the angle between the clock hands at 3:15? (No calculator allowed)

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How would you diagnose a truck without being physically near it or using tools?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 206 Glencore interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 45.4%
Technical 33.4%
Presentation 7.5%
Group 4.7%
Case 3.5%

Interview difficulty

Easy 15.5%
Average 64.1%
Difficult 20.4%

Candidate experience

Positive 64.9%
Neutral 22.4%
Negative 12.7%

Reports by job function

Finance 46
Engineering 42
Other 36
Operations 36
Analytics 28
Research 5