Southwest Airlines 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 Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines
Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Super smooth and easy, they communicated really well and were so nice! I sent in my application October 1st, the application period ended October 15th, and by October 23rd I got notifications for the first interview. The recruiters let me know exactly when to expect news about the last interviews, and those happened quickly too. I got my offer just one day after my interview for the job I took. I never had to just wait around and wonder what was going on with the hiring process. I've recruited with all the major US airlines for their internship programs before, and I can tell you for sure Southwest's process was the best.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you want to work at Southwest specifically?
Southwest Airlines
Cadet
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was split up into two 45 min sessions with a 15 min break in between. It was very relaxed and conversational, with the typical "Why SWA?" Strengths/Weaknesses, Conflict/Resolution type of questions. I had fun and remember laughing during the interview. They just want to know what type of person are you and want to see you generally relaxed, able to laugh at yourself if you mess up while talking (like I did) and not an overly nervous wreck.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- How did you learn about D225 and why did you apply?
- How are you getting ready for this experience?
- How do others describe you?
Southwest Airlines
Intern
Intern Easy Neutral experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a pretty long interview process, but the interviews themselves weren't too tough. The role actually got canceled about a month after I interviewed, though. It involved one phone screen and then an on-site interview with both the recruiter and the hiring manager. I applied back in November, and they called me in February for the phone screen. The on-site was in March. Everyone I met at Southwest Airlines was really nice and made me feel welcome.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a recent project where you had to collaborate with several different teams?
Southwest Airlines General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Southwest Airlines interview reports.
“Can you discuss a social media influencer who is currently successful and one who is not?”
Read reports →“Could you identify the financial statements and explain when each would be used?”
Read reports →“When asked about your weakness, be sure to share one that won't negatively impact the job functions.”
Read reports →“What are your reasons for seeking an internship opportunity rather than a full-time role?”
Read reports →“What's something the company or department did last year that you found surprising?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where a teammate wasn't pulling their weight and how you addressed it?”
Read report →“Have you ever failed to meet a deadline and had to explain the reason to a client?”
Read report →“What industry are you interested in pursuing, and what's the reasoning behind that?”
Read report →“How did you learn about D225 and why did you apply?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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