Vattenfall Interview Questions
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Vattenfall
Software Engineer
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The hiring process was nice and supportive, with a positive attitude from everyone. The HR person was nice. There was a teach round with the hiring manager and a developer, followed by an onsite interview. They provided travel reimbursement. The location and company culture were great. There were 3-4 rounds of interviews in total, with the last round being mainly with the manager. The salary offered is competitive.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What are your thoughts on Angular?
- Can you explain state management?
- How do you approach optimization?
Vattenfall
Working Student
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process involved an initial informational chat, followed by a 45-minute interview focusing on behavioral questions. They asked about my motivation, university experiences, and any relevant skills I might have. Overall, the vibe was pretty relaxed, and it seemed like they prioritized finding someone who would be a good cultural fit rather than someone with deep industry knowledge.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What's your motivation for wanting to join Vattenfall?
- Could you explain your interest in the renewable energy field?
Vattenfall
Project Developer
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The interview went really well, I felt confident answering everything. I did my homework on competitors' projects, and the vibe was great. It was all positive until they heard my salary expectations, which were just a bit over the minimum, even with my 4 years of experience doing the exact same thing. The very next day, the hiring manager relisted the job on LinkedIn, but this time for a working student role. It really seemed like they just wanted someone cheaper! I got the bad news by phone the following week.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- In what ways would your colleagues characterize you?
- Could you share your salary expectations?
Vattenfall
Senior Asset Optimization Manager
Senior Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
So there were two rounds of interviews, both online and about 40 minutes each. The first one was more general but still professional, mostly asking about the project descriptions. The second round dug more into the daily challenges and technical skills needed for the job. The whole process was very professional, friendly, and respectful, leaving a really positive impression.
Confirmed questions7 questions
- Can you introduce yourself?
- What is your motivation for applying?
- Could you elaborate on your role responsibilities?
Vattenfall Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Vattenfall interview reports.
“What are the chemical abbreviations for the 8 metal plates?”
Read reports →“Can you list various energy sources and rank them by cost, from least to most expensive?”
Read reports →“Between Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering, which field do you find more appealing?”
Read reports →“Given a scenario where there's a 10% chance to win X amount of money and a 90% chance to lose Y amount, would you choose to play?”
Read reports →“What aspects of Germany have you found most surprising or unexpected?”
Read report →“Do you connect with our mission of achieving fossil-free living within one generation?”
Read report →“Do you feel connected to our mission of fossil-free living within one generation?”
Read report →“If we were to write a book about you, what would be the title?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on market fundamentals and the general market view?”
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