SSE General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 8 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at SSE.
SSE
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Group
Interview formats
Other Group
I did an aptitude test first, and then there was a video interview where I had to answer questions within a set time. After that, I went to a group assessment in Perth, which was an all-day thing.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
SSE
Intern
Intern Difficult Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home
Interview formats
Technical Coding Other
For the pre-interview part, there were psychometric and aptitude tests. The aptitude test had 36 minutes for 24 questions. I ran out of time. I'd suggest doing the practice test booklets before taking the real exams. I didn't do that, and I regret it.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Did a better aptitude test secure the interview stage?
SSE
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding
The interview process started with some online tests, then a phone interview, and finally a zoom interview where they asked technical questions about power markets. They might also ask about your interest in other markets.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you discuss the pros and cons of battery technology?
- What interests you about power markets?
- Are you interested in any other markets?
SSE General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from SSE interview reports.
“What do you think is the most critical element to consider when constructing an offshore wind farm?”
Read reports →“Could you discuss the pros and cons of battery technology?”
Read reports →“What is your understanding of SSE? And why power generation?”
Read reports →“What do you know about SSE? Why power generation?”
Read reports →“Are you interested in any other markets?”
Read report →“What interests you about power markets?”
Read report →“Did a better aptitude test secure the interview stage?”
Read report →“Why were you interested in this role and SSE?”
Read report →“Describe a time you showed leadership.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 SSE interview reports.