Umicore Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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Umicore
Operator
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Other
We started with a 45-minute online chat. Then, I had to complete a take-home test that took about 2-3 hours. After that, I was invited to Umicore. There, I did two tests on a computer, lasting around 20-25 minutes. If those went well, I had a follow-up interview, which included a tour. Next was a medical examination, and then I started working.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
Umicore
Data & AI Consultant
Mid Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
There were 3 interviews in total: first an HR interview, then a Manager interview, and finally a VP interview. The HR interview was pretty standard, covering my past experiences, strengths, and accomplishments. The Manager interview was more technical, probing both my technical and functional skills. The VP interview was more about understanding the job role, the overall workstreams, my ambitions, and my personal fit.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you tell me about your achievements?
- Could you describe the use cases and projects you have worked on?
- What makes you feel you are a suitable candidate for our team?
Umicore
QEHS Manager
Manager Average Negative experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Onsite Panel Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had my first interview with HR, then I did a bunch of tests. After that, I met with the hiring manager. Then I had a third meeting with HR and a fourth meeting with HR, the hiring manager, and another manager from a different department. It was a weird process, and the other manager asked a lot of questions that weren't really relevant and didn't seem necessary.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- In five years, where do you envision yourself?
- What are your core strengths?
- What motivates your interest in this particular field?
Umicore
Associate Scientist
Mid Average Negative experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
So there's like 4 steps in total, first an hr interview, then a scientific interview, then an assessment day that's pretty much the whole day, and then if all goes well, a contract offer. I actually bailed after the hr interview though 'cause the recruiter was super rude, like totally emotionless, passive aggressive, and degrading. They made comments about whether I could even start because I'm finishing my PhD in March, even though they said the final decision/offer wouldn't be for like 8 weeks after the first interview in January. And they also said other people might be better fits since they have more specialized experience either in their PhD or previous jobs.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What makes you want to work for this company?
- What are your motivations for applying to this role?
- What kind of feedback would others give you about yourself?
Umicore Interview Questions
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“Could you tell me what you know about Umicore?”
Read reports →“How would you manage an engineer who reports to you and is underperforming?”
Read reports →“The final interview with the N+2 seemed like a confirmation step, why do you think that is?”
Read reports →“Would you rather remain in an academic research role?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me why you are interested in Umicore?”
Read report →“How many years did you work as a machine operator previously?”
Read report →“How did you do in the assessment with the psychologist?”
Read report →“What kind of feedback would others give you about yourself?”
Read report →“How would you prepare yourself if the project lead for your team were to go on vacation?”
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