SNCF Interview Questions
& Process

We started with some logic and reasoning tests. Then there were technical evaluations specific to the field, which was electrical engineering for me. After that, we had some role-playing scenarios or case studies. We also discussed my academic and professional background, and my motivations for joining SNCF. Finally, they assessed my personality, strengths, and areas for improvement.

I went to Paris for an interview for a position in Strasbourg. The interview involved 2 people on video from Strasbourg and 1 person physically present in Paris. First, there was a logic/speed test for about 30 minutes in a room with other candidates, followed by the interview. They asked various questions about my background and my ability to handle the role and its responsibilities, particularly my capacity to cope with a lot of daily stress...

The recruitment process for a management position is quite long and structured: First, there's a phone call for an initial chat. Then, online tests: psychotechnical and document comprehension. After that, a group interview involving a business management case study, partly individual, partly group. Next, an individual motivation interview focusing on your background, past experiences, and how you handle specific situations. A full medical exam follows. Then a full day on-site with psychotechnical tests. After this day, your application will be reviewed for a position requiring railway safety accreditation. A final interview is scheduled to detail the job and the company and finalize hiring terms. This whole thing can take several weeks. Feel free to contact recruitment to check on your application's progress.

First up, there's an HR interview, could be a phone screen. They'll check your CV stuff like education, experience, if you're willing to move. They want to get your career plan and see if you're really into SNCF and this specific job. It's about 30-45 minutes and can be remote or in person, handled by an HR recruiter. Then, you'll have a technical/job-specific interview. This is to make sure you've got the skills for the role, can handle the actual work (weird hours, safety, working alone), and how you'd react in certain situations, maybe with some real-life scenarios. This one is with your future boss and maybe a subject matter expert from the team (like a track technician, driver, station agent, or support staff).