KfW General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at KfW.
KfW
Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
One round: focusing on personal fit, some thematic questions, and a brain teaser. To do well, you'll need to know about development finance, the regional context, and societal challenges for success in the international development ecosystem and with private actors.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How many tennis balls fit in an airplane?
KfW
Intern
Intern Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Presentation Technical screen Group Panel
Interview formats
Presentation Technical Case Behavioral Group
The interview at KfW includes a self-presentation, technical questions about IT development, practical case studies, questions about motivation and teamwork, and finally a Q&A session for the applicant. Technical and situational questions are often asked, particularly concerning IT topics, project experience, and problem-solving.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you introduce yourself? And why are you interested in working at KfW? What led you to choose this specific field or role?
- Tell me about yourself. What makes you want to join KfW? What was your reasoning for selecting this particular area or position?
KfW
Intern
Intern Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I applied for an internship via the online portal at KfW. About 6 weeks later, I got invited for an online interview on Webex. It was scheduled for 60 minutes but only took 30. At the end, I was sent a written task via email to complete within 20 minutes. The questions were mostly about personality and soft skills, no technical questions or about KfW itself, not even why I applied. The interview itself was fine, but there were some communication issues between HR and the department I'd be working with. I was told I'd hear back in two weeks, but I only got a confirmation after four weeks and a lot of follow-ups.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you please introduce yourself briefly?
- What would you say is your biggest accomplishment?
- Tell me about a time you failed.
KfW General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from KfW interview reports.
“How many tennis balls fit in an airplane?”
Read reports →“Why KfW compared to Giz?”
Read reports →“What are your insights into financial cooperation?”
Read reports →“What knowledge do you possess regarding development cooperation?”
Read reports →“What would you say is your biggest accomplishment?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you failed.”
Read report →“Could you please introduce yourself briefly?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts about the position?”
Read report →“Could you briefly introduce yourself?”
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