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McDermott General Intern Interview Questions
& Process

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

Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

1.6 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
100% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at McDermott.

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Intern

Engineering · a year ago

Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral

The interview was both professional and relaxed. The interviewer didn't make me feel intimidated and was very informative about the company. They helped me grasp the company's responsibilities in simpler terms, considering I'm just an intern.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you explain the distinctions between onshore and offshore structures?
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Intern

Engineering · more than a year ago

Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

A job interview is a super important part of getting hired. It's where you talk to the people who might hire you and show them what you're good at and what you've done. You'll have a chat, maybe in person or online, and you'll both figure out if you're a good fit for the job and the company vibe. You'll answer all sorts of questions to show you know your stuff, can solve problems, and can talk clearly. Sometimes they'll ask about how you'd handle certain situations. They might also check how well you work with others, how adaptable you are, and your emotional smarts. To get ready, you should totally look up the company, what they're trying to do, and what they've done lately to show you're really interested. Also, practice your answers to common questions and think about how you'll talk about any tricky spots or things you're not so good at. The interviewers will be looking at your qualifications and experience to see if they match the job. They're also checking if you'd fit in with the team and what you could bring to the company. After the interviews, they'll compare everyone and might have more chats before deciding. The lucky ones get an offer, and others might get some tips for next time. Basically, interviews are a key way for both you and the company to see if it's the right match to start a good working relationship.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Tell me about your greatest strengths.
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Student Worker

Other

Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral

I got an interview pretty quickly after applying, just 2 days later. They were really nice and just asked some basic stuff like when I could work and why I was interested in the job. After about a week, I got the offer. It was super easy.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What is your availability and why are you interested in this position?

McDermott General Intern Interview Questions

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Can you explain the distinctions between onshore and offshore structures?

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Could you tell me what you know about McDermott, including its vision and mission?

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Could you give a presentation covering various types of engineering?

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What is your availability and why are you interested in this position?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 5 McDermott interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 71.4%
Presentation 14.3%
Technical 14.3%

Interview difficulty

Easy 40%
Average 60%
Difficult 0%

Candidate experience

Positive 100%