Pilkington General Intern Interview Questions
& Process

The hiring process was quite tedious. I applied through Gupy, and it didn't seem to impact the selection journey. I was contacted via WhatsApp and asked to send a PowerPoint presentation as the second step for an in-person dynamic. In the in-person session, there were 8 of us. We all introduced ourselves, and then we were split into two groups to invent a product, structure its manufacturing process, create a marketing strategy, and try to pitch it to the interviewers. Afterward, only 4 of us remained for the final 1:1 interview round, where we spoke with the interviewers about the role. The entire process took a little over 4 hours and was held in person. It took them over a month to fill the position and get back to us with an automated message from Gupy, even though they promised a response within a week. I felt it was inhumane to make us go to the company (incurring travel costs), spend more than 4 hours there, and then, after a month, receive a completely impersonal feedback about our performance.

For this internship, they asked for a personal presentation in ppt to be given on the day. The interview lasted almost 4 hours, and then we had to answer some questions and right after that, a group dynamic with 3 people. I found it quite challenging for an internship, and they put people of different ages to compete for just 1 spot because, in my opinion, the youngest one will always have an advantage. I don't recommend it and wouldn't compete for any position at the company again.

Tivemos uma dinâmica de grupo com outros jovens. Primeiro, tivemos que nos apresentar e falar sobre nosso conhecimento em Excel e nossa formação acadêmica. Embora a representante do CIEE não parecesse muito interessada em nos ajudar, ainda tenho esperanças de um retorno da empresa, o qual espero ansiosamente.