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Smurfit Kappa Graduate Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process

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

Based on 6 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

4 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
83.3% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Smurfit Kappa.

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Graduate Engineer Trainee

Engineering · more than a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Group Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Group

Applied online, then had an initial screening with HR. After that, a second stage with HR focusing on competencies and past experiences. Then, an online assessment, followed by a 2-day assessment centre which included a technical interview, a CV interview, and group activities.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you describe your approach to pump maintenance and how you would schedule it?
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Graduate Engineer Trainee

Engineering · more than a year ago

Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral

The HR didn't respond even after I followed up with a bunch of emails. I was really hoping for this role because, as a new grad, I thought it'd be a great chance to get trained in various departments.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you introduce yourself and explain your motivation for seeking this position?
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Graduate Engineer Trainee

Engineering

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

They explain the job activities. Standard questions about your achievements/experience, weaknesses, strengths, and how you handle certain situations. Some questions were asked in English to check the level.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • What are your future goals?
  • What are your skills and weaknesses?

Smurfit Kappa Graduate Software Engineer Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from Smurfit Kappa interview reports.

Can you describe your approach to pump maintenance and how you would schedule it?

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Can you introduce yourself and explain your motivation for seeking this position?

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Tell me about your competencies as they relate to the job description.

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 6 Smurfit Kappa interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 42.9%
Technical 28.6%
Group 14.3%
Presentation 7.1%
Other 7.1%

Interview difficulty

Easy 16.7%
Average 83.3%
Difficult 0%

Candidate experience

Positive 83.3%
Negative 16.7%