Vale General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 224 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Vale.
Vale
Intern
Intern Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Group
Interview formats
Group
The application and interview process was handled by a third-party HR company, in my case, Cia de Talentos. I made it to the group dynamic stage. I was sad about the outcome because I had to miss a trip to do the interview. Even though I messaged to postpone, nobody replied, and in the end, they rejected me without even telling me the reason, despite sending several emails asking for feedback. It's my third year trying for an internship at Vale, I'm in my eighth semester of college and I feel very frustrated about not getting a good internship in my area. This year I found out that the colleague I help as a tutor in college got the job and I didn't.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Given a scenario, how should Vale act and contribute to a city?
Vale
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I went through the selection process for an internship at Vale and had a really good experience. It was well-organized and structured, with clear stages and good communication throughout. The interview was professional and welcoming. The interviewers were genuinely interested in getting to know me, my academic background, and why I want to work at the company. The questions were direct, covering both technical and behavioral skills. A great thing was how transparent they were about the job responsibilities, the challenges of the area, and the development opportunities within the company. This made me feel secure and reinforced Vale's image as an organization that cares about intern growth.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Why do you want to intern at Vale?
Vale
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Group Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Group Behavioral
The internship interview process at Vale typically starts with an online application on their careers site, where you'll need to provide your course, academic year, and expected graduation date. Following that, there are usually online tests covering logical reasoning, English, and behavioral aspects to gauge your work style. Some programs also include a group activity. In this activity, you'll be given a problem related to mining, logistics, or sustainability and asked to come up with solutions as a team. This part assesses your communication, teamwork, and creativity.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you think your academic knowledge can be applied to our area here at Vale?
Vale General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Vale interview reports.
“How many total routes are there for delivering goods between three warehouses and three supermarkets, with one possible stop along the way?”
Read reports →“During the group activity, which group do you think did the best?”
Read reports →“Given a scenario, how should Vale act and contribute to a city?”
Read reports →“Tell me about a person who comes to mind when you think of leadership.”
Read reports →“What would be your proposal to ensure the safety of company employees being transferred to work in a country in conflict?”
Read report →“How do you deal with a colleague who is acting outside of company standards?”
Read report →“What would you do if you had to do a project without enough budget?”
Read report →“Could you share a story or event that has had the greatest impact on your life?”
Read report →“Would you have issues working outdoors in the sun, given that the internship involves railway maintenance?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 224 Vale interview reports.