Panalpina Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Panalpina.
Panalpina
Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a calm morning and everyone was friendly and I was able to answer questions that were asked. You can get a feel for the company by checking employee posts, how long people stay there, and what they talk about.
Confirmed questions1 question
- In five years, where do you envision yourself?
Panalpina
Translator
Entry Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was fine. Just had to prove to them that I speak the language they are hiring me for. They just asked a few questions about my history with translation.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about your fluency in the language.
Panalpina
Import and Export Analyst
Mid Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The process was archaic and tedious. The HR asked a lot of questions, mostly about my personal life. I felt invaded. The English test involves a teacher calling you, plus you have to write an essay in English (back to the 90s). I already had years of experience in the area, the position seemed like it was for the CEO. In the end, they didn't even get back to me after so many stages. I found it disrespectful.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- They asked about my partner's profession.
- They asked if I intended to have children.
- They asked how many children I intended to have.
Panalpina
Recruiter
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
Had a phone interview with the Recruiter, mostly to schedule me with the hiring manager. She asked basic questions and it was a quick prescreening call, under 10 mins. Then talked to the HR director for over 50 mins on the phone, which I thought went well. I was told I'd be scheduled for an in-person meeting. I'd been talking to the recruiter for over a month and they said the HRD was busy but wanted to meet me in person. I followed up via email but haven't heard back or gotten any updates. If this company can't provide honest feedback or timely responses to candidates, I wouldn't want to be part of it. As a recruiter, it's crucial to contact all candidates and give them status updates instead of leaving them hanging. It's all about the candidate experience.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
Panalpina Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Panalpina interview reports.
“Could you explain what freight forwarding is in general?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what Incoterms are and their application in the shipping industry?”
Read reports →“What is your understanding of Incoterms and freight forwarding?”
Read reports →“What are the different selling styles?”
Read reports →“Were you familiar with the shipping documents needed for Australia?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about freight forwarding?”
Read report →“Can you tell me what you know about Panalpina?”
Read report →“What constitutes good hospitality in your opinion?”
Read report →“Were all of the questions easy?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 60 Panalpina interview reports.