I applied online. I interviewed at Rolls-Royce (Derby, England)
Interview
Application form and then psychometric test. I was then invited for an assessment centre in Feb 2016. HR were great, they were very reassuring and helpful when prepping for the assessment centre i.e. any arrangements that needed to be made. On the day, began with tea/coffee/juice with the assessors/engineers, so you're able to introduce yourself, making it less awkward when being interviewed. Great way to start the day. We then sat the numerical reasoning psychometric test. It was exactly the same as the online test during the application form, only on paper not computer. We then did a 10min presentation to the assessors on why we should be hired by RR for the job. You need to be slick, RR pride themselves on presentation and how they come across, so you need to exude confidence (but don't be arrogant). This was combined with the competency interview. Then there was a lot of waiting around. This gives you a chance to get to know other candidates. Useful for the group exercise which was next. We had to design a bridge to transport a marble and table tennis ball to the other side of the table. The activity/result isn't the focus, but your ability to influence the team and work with them is. Finally, the dreaded technical interview - they literally ask about anything you've learnt throughout your degree, but they first ask you about your interests and your strengths, and then tailor the questions to them.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
Considering we operate globally, how do we protect ourselves from calamities in the worlds economy?
A few weeks after applying to the position, I got an email with a few hours notice of an informal interview. The interviewer was very friendly, and the actual interview was a positive experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: Describe a time when you brought people together
Data analysis questions, SJTs and the assessment center which had competency interviews, technical interview and group interview. Technical interview had a strong focus on problem solving and ability to work with interviewer
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time things didn't go according to plan and how you reacted to it
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Rolls-Royce (Pearl River, MS) in Dec 2019
Interview
One call with a contractor, mostly behavioral questions. After this moved onto another round with engineers at the plant I applied to work at. The two interviews were largely identical.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you failed. How did you adapt and what was the outcome?