Pella 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
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Pella.
Pella
Intern
Intern Difficult Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The interviewer seemed skeptical, defensive, and critical. They focused heavily on a brief summer job I had, asking for extensive details about my experience in that short-term role. Although the interviewer was friendly, they came across as somewhat cold and unempathetic during the conversation.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What kind of jobs did you have in high school?
- Can you discuss your experience in that short-term role in more detail?
Pella
IT Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Since my school was far from Pella, IA, we did a WebEx interview (it's like Skype). The interview experience was pretty good. I wasn't sure if they'd ask generic interview questions or ones specific to the role. It turned out to be the usual questions, like 'What are your three weaknesses?' and 'What are your strengths?'. So, definitely brush up on your major or the role you're applying for before going in. I'd also suggest making a little study guide with common interview questions and your answers. You don't need to memorize them, but having prepared answers will help you respond quicker since you've already thought about them. I think this really helped me get the internship because I was ready for every question they threw at me with a solid answer, instead of fumbling. One last thing: ASK QUESTIONS. When they ask if you have any, definitely ask some! It shows you're interested in the company.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- What questions would you have liked us to ask you?
- Do you have any questions for us?
- Tell me about a time in a group project where someone wasn't pulling their weight and how you addressed it.
Pella
Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It began with a phone interview with a group of interviewers, and then I was invited for a second interview at the office. The people interviewing me were really friendly and seemed genuinely interested in what I had to say. The Pella location is super clean and has a great atmosphere among the staff.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What are your career aspirations for the next five years?
- What are your long-term career goals for the next decade?
Pella General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Pella interview reports.
“What kind of jobs did you have in high school?”
Read reports →“Tell me about a time in a group project where someone wasn't pulling their weight and how you addressed it.”
Read reports →“What's something you learned outside of your academic coursework?”
Read reports →“What questions would you have liked us to ask you?”
Read reports →“What are your long-term career goals for the next decade?”
Read report →“What are your career aspirations for the next five years?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you had to make decisions under stressful circumstances?”
Read report →“Describe a situation where you had to overcome a challenge.”
Read report →“What personal strengths make you stand out from other candidates?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 Pella interview reports.