Independent Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Independent.
Independent
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had a video interview with the HR team. They asked me about my past experiences, my motivation for applying, and how I handle work under pressure. The interview was friendly, but I feel that I didn't receive clear feedback afterward, which left me with questions about the interview.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you explain your interest in working with us and how your values align with the company's?
- Tell me about your past experiences.
- What motivates you to apply for this position?
Independent
Operations Manager
Manager Difficult Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was the usual process, pretty standard stuff and not very personal. It was mainly about my work experience and what I'm capable of. There was a small part about my expectations for salary and working conditions. I was also asked what I'd heard about the company, whether it was good or bad.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your career aspirations for the next five years?
Independent
Financial Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
Technical interviews covered financial analysis, consolidated financial reporting, and budget management. We also talked in detail about your experience with subsidiary financial reporting and your knowledge of the energy sector. Questions were asked about the current energy sector context in South America and the Caribbean, including decarbonization and energy transmission issues.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Do you know about the energy sector in the country?
Independent
Infrastructure Project Manager
Mid Easy Neutral experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
It was a mix of people and technical skills. It was a scenario and situation interview. I was asked about my past achievements and my best and worst results. I was also questioned on my supervisory skills like hiring, managing, and firing staff. I was asked about my team player role and if I got along well with superiors, subordinates, and peers. I was also interviewed about how I managed difficult relationships.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me about yourself?
- Do you feel you are a good fit for this role, and why?
- What was one specific question you were asked during the interview?
Independent Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Independent interview reports.
“Do you know about the energy sector in the country?”
Read reports →“What are your hobbies?”
Read reports →“What do you consider is a weakness of yours?”
Read reports →“What are the values that you hold?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about your background as a physicist?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you made a mistake.”
Read report →“Tell me about your housing situation.”
Read report →“What are the project needs?”
Read report →“What parts of design do you feel the strongest connection with?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 30 Independent interview reports.