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

Based on 185 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.4 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
68.1% Positive experience

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30 roles · 185 reports

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Schindler.

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Assistant

Other · nearly a year ago

Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

It was a long and drawn-out process with rescheduling. The director's schedule was really full and they were unavailable, leaving the candidate unsure of the next steps. There were profile, skill, and knowledge tests. Multiple tests and interviews were conducted. They make you feel like part of the organization from the interview stage if they see your profile as a good fit.

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  • Questions focused on professional and personal background
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Administrative Apprentice

Operations · a year ago

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

The interview was a really good experience. It was conducted in a light, clear, and well-organized way, making the conversation easy and dynamic. The interviewer was empathetic, listened actively, and knew the process well, creating a welcoming and professional atmosphere. Communication flowed naturally, letting me share my thoughts comfortably. I left with a great impression of the company and the team.

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  • Can you tell me about yourself and how...
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Maintenance Technician

Operations · a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral

After registering on the website for the Maintenance Technician position, I was contacted by phone and got more details about the role. Before ending the call, the recruiter asked if I was interested in continuing with the process, and I said yes. I received another call informing me that I had advanced to the next stage and that the details for the interview with the Director and a technical manager would arrive by email. I'm at this stage now and waiting for a response.

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  • Tell me about your professional journey
  • Tell me about yourself
  • Why did you apply for this position
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Accountant

Finance · more than a year ago

Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

This was the most disorganized interview experience. First, an internal HR person contacted me about a role. After asking some questions, I showed interest but never heard back. A week later, a different internal recruiter reached out about the same role with different details. When I mentioned the information I got from the first HR contact, she said no one had informed her. Despite this confusion, I decided to proceed, thinking the company might be undergoing changes. The interview invitation had a completely different job title. When I followed up, the initial HR person gave me three different job recommendations, saying I was a good fit for all of them and the interview would cover all three roles. During the actual interview, the hiring manager asked which role I was applying for. Upon explaining my interaction with HR, she asked me to pick the role I thought I was best suited for. I usually rely on internal staff to assess my skills and recommend roles, so this was off-putting. I decided then to disengage, feeling it might not be the right fit. Three weeks later, the first HR person contacted me again about the original role, saying I was a good fit, as if we had never interviewed. This whole experience makes me think the company is either extremely disorganized or everyone is overloaded, neither of which is a good sign.

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  • Can you share an instance where you encountered a flawed process and how you went about fixing or improving it?

Schindler Interview Questions

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When considering a forming process, which is more crucial, ductility or plasticity?

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How would you increase the stiffness of a sheet metal part, and can you give an example?

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What are the specific items that are included in a Contract?

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Could you write code to find two numbers in a list that add up to 10?

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What methods would you use to decrease deflection in a sheet metal sheet?

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How would you go about selling a bottle of water that doesn't have a brand name?

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Create two life events, one of which should be a self-assigned event like Marriage or birth.

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If you could be any animal, which one would you choose?

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Can you list the different types of motors used in elevators and discuss their respective advantages and disadvantages?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 185 Schindler interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 48.9%
Technical 28.9%
Presentation 6.7%
Group 5.6%
Other 4.5%

Interview difficulty

Easy 20.5%
Average 62.7%
Difficult 16.8%

Candidate experience

Positive 68.1%
Neutral 17.3%
Negative 14.6%

Reports by job function

Engineering 54
Operations 45
Other 29
Sales 26
HR 13
Marketing 6