Lumen General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 41 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Lumen.
Lumen
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
First, there was a Hirevue recorded video interview with standard questions. Then, I had a chat with HR, which was also pretty standard. Finally, I interviewed with the team I would be working with, which was more about getting to know me as a person and seeing how I solve problems. For that last interview, I'd say definitely research Lumen a lot.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you faced a challenge and how you successfully navigated it?
Lumen
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
For Lumen's 2024 HireVue interview, anticipate a mix of behavioral and situational questions. These aim to gauge how you manage cross-functional teamwork, set priorities, and keep up with industry changes. You might also be asked about your experience making quick decisions and your knowledge of technologies like 5G, IoT, and cloud infrastructure that Lumen uses. Typical questions will also cover how you deal with deadlines, manage your tasks, and adapt when project needs change. Practicing with real examples of your skills and background can help you get ready.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about a significant challenge you encountered and how you successfully navigated it?
- Describe a situation where you had to work with a challenging team member and explain how you managed it.
Lumen
Intern
Intern Difficult Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I just finished the recorded interview, so I don't know yet if I'll move forward. It seems like they make everyone who applies for any role do a one-way video interview - I got the link right after the application confirmation email. Honestly, I find these one-way video interviews kind of dehumanizing, but it's even worse when companies make candidates prep and record answers before they've even looked at applications, which feels super disrespectful of our time. Plus, the questions in the video interview aren't specific to any job; they're clearly the same for everyone. It's a set of 7 behavioral questions, with 30 seconds to prep and only a minute to answer, and you only get one shot. You really need to think fast! After that, there were two 'games' - I'm not sure if they were for my specific role, but they had nothing to do with it. One was matching shapes, and the other was a memory/math game. I've done one-way video interviews before, and while they're not great, at least other companies review applications first and ask relevant questions. This whole experience really turned me off Lumen.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you share an instance where you had to make a swift decision based on conflicting information from various sources?
- Describe a time when you had to quickly adjust to a change while working on a project.
- Tell me about a time you had to get ready for a difficult project or assignment.
Lumen General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Lumen interview reports.
“Given a sentence, can you write a simple Java DSA code to print the count of each word's appearance?”
Read reports →“What are the differences between Java 8 and the current Java versions? Also, explain why Java and .NET are still relevant in the industry.”
Read reports →“Describe how you would design a website without collecting email and phone number information.”
Read reports →“What are your hobbies or what do you like to do in your free time?”
Read reports →“What do you hope to gain from this internship?”
Read report →“Can you explain what you think this role entails and its duties?”
Read report →“Why are you interested in interning at Lumen?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you had to make a swift decision?”
Read report →“What was your approach when a team member unexpectedly left during a project?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 41 Lumen interview reports.