Rio Tinto General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Rio Tinto.
Rio Tinto
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical
The interview was straightforward with both in-person and online parts. The test was the hardest bit. Overall, it was a good experience. I'd recommend practicing the writing section of the test a lot.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What subjects did you study and what was your reasoning behind them?
- What unique skills or attributes do you possess that would benefit us?
- Why should we choose you over other candidates?
Rio Tinto
Summer Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Take home Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding
I recently completed an online assessment and am currently in the middle of the interview process. The assessment required answering 24 questions within a 36-minute time limit. While the questions themselves were not difficult, the time constraint was challenging, so it's important not to dwell too long on any single question.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Questions related to graphs
- Questions involving finding patterns
- Questions about scheduling an event
Rio Tinto
Scholarship
Entry Average Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a phone interview, and it was very brief.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you tell me why you selected *** University for your Mechanical Engineering studies?
- What scholarships have you received in the past?
Rio Tinto General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Rio Tinto interview reports.
“What scholarships have you received in the past?”
Read reports →“What makes you interested in Rio Tinto?”
Read reports →“Could you tell me why you selected *** University for your Mechanical Engineering studies?”
Read reports →“What subjects did you study and what was your reasoning behind them?”
Read reports →“How would you approach strategic games, particularly those testing time management?”
Read report →“Could you describe your personality?”
Read report →“What do you like most about working here?”
Read report →“What are your five-year career aspirations?”
Read report →“What do you hope to achieve from this internship?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 22 Rio Tinto interview reports.