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Vale Engineering Intern Interview Questions
& Process

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

Based on 19 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.8 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
78.9% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Vale.

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Engineering Intern

Engineering · more than a year ago

Intern Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Group Recruiter call
Interview formats
Group Behavioral

The first part of the selection process was a group dynamic. In the first part, evaluators gave us paper and colored pens to make a name tag. Then we had to go to the front of the room to introduce ourselves and talk about what we put on our 'name tag' and why. In the second part, candidates were divided into groups of 5 people. The challenge was to come up with ideas for a commercial building with 10x10m for 10 workers, including accessibility. IMPORTANT: The ideas for the building don't matter much in this case; what the recruiters really want to evaluate is how you behave when you have to work in a group. It doesn't matter how good your idea was, they will always point out flaws to see how you react to negative feedback. The second part was an interview with the company manager.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Why are you interested in an internship at Vale?
  • What makes you a suitable candidate for this position?
  • Do you have any prior experience or knowledge in the mining sector?
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Engineering Intern

Engineering

Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other

In the interview phase, the recruiter wants to get to know the candidates through a good conversation. The questions are prepared to understand what the professional does best and how they like to work. The process includes profile definition, development, and divulgation, followed by screening or selection, candidate contact, individual interviews, and finally, salary negotiation and hiring.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Tell me about yourself.
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • What are your short-term and long-term goals?
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Engineering Intern

Engineering

Intern Average Neutral experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Panel Presentation Group Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Presentation Case Group Behavioral

The whole process consists of Online Tests, 2 Panel Interviews and 1:1 Interview. Usually the Panels are made of presentation and 2 cases in groups. The cases are simple and you should not be very tough, they like friendly people who get along with everybody. The final interview is with a manager and the questions are simple, about your life, dreams, future, etc.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • What motivates your interest in working here?
  • What makes you a suitable candidate for this position?

Vale Engineering Intern Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from Vale interview reports.

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 19 Vale interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 39.5%
Group 23.3%
Technical 18.6%
Presentation 7%
Case 7%

Interview difficulty

Easy 0%
Average 84.2%
Difficult 15.8%

Candidate experience

Positive 78.9%
Neutral 21.1%