I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Thales in June 2014
Interview
Walk in the park. HR called, flew me down next week. Offer came in days later, they were desperate to get someone fast and start right away. HR was changed when I was to start, delayed everything
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Typical out of the book: What do you want, where do you see yourself in blah blah years.
For graduate level position, not on the graduate scheme, one interview for one hour, discussed experience and knowledge of the company and engineering. Quite straightforward and no hidden tricks, empathetic interviewer.
1 hour interview on site in Glasgow. I was asked around 8-10 questions mostly based on previous experience 'describe a time when....'. Interviewers were friendly and made me feel at ease. I was asked about typical things involved in the role such as previous experience with DOORS and customer requirements elicitation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Break down a pen as a 'system' and describe it's interfaces
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Thales in Aug 2024
Interview
Contacted by recruiter but then heard nothing for a few weeks until they reached out to me via phone saying they had technical issues.
We talked and they told me that they "work for me" and really want me to get the job. Ultimately it wasn't a match but she said the team is opening up another req that would better suit my skillset and she'd let me know. A month goes by, I hear nothing. I reached out about another posting they had (assumedly the one she had mentioned earlier) and I didn't receive any response. Calls were forwarded and messages weren't returned. Struck me as really unprofessional.