I applied online. The process took 2+ months. I interviewed at Rolls-Royce
Interview
Application process as follows:
Online application
Online assessments
Assessment centre
The assessment centre itself was tough, but overall an enjoyable experience. In the technical interview i was asked lots of in depth questions about aero engines, which was not something I had prepared for having applied for the nuclear programme. Despite this i did well at the technical interview and was the best candidate on the day. Unfortunately I wasn't offered the job as i achieved a below average result on my maths test on the day. What a massive error. Make sure that you practice doing them!
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Despite appling for a nuclear role, was tested on aero engines
Online stage - went through AON tests only. provided digital feedback about my performance of the tests, but no reply from an actual human. Not required to put in a resume, which was interesting.
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, including workplace behaviour - a series of scenarios and choosing options that you think were right, cognitive test - choosing the next sequence/ filling in the next icon, and job simulation - replying to texts from colleagues based on their requests/demands
Amazing friendly interviewer and felt that process was an evaluation of you as a person rather than a competition between applicants. The presentations were kept to a minimum whilst still giving insight as to what the company was like to work for
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Tell me about yourself both in and out of university
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Rolls-Royce (Derby, England) in Nov 2022
Interview
They had three parts: a case study, a presentation I had to prepare beforehand, and a standard interview. The process flowed well and gave me different ways to show what I could do.
The whole interview felt thorough and well-structured. The case study was fair, and I appreciated getting to present something I'd researched myself. The interviewers were genuinely welcoming, and they answered all my questions about the role and company culture, which made it feel like a proper two-way conversation.
One valuable aspect was meeting the other candidates online. It was good to see who else was going for the role and didn't feel competitive (more like getting a preview of potential teammates).
The whole experience felt very professional and thoughtful. You can tell they put effort into their recruitment process, which says good things about how they treat their graduates once you're there. I learned a lot about the company and came away feeling more confident about what I want in my career.
Would recommend applying if you're considering it - the process itself is worthwhile.
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Question 1
Explain a complex engineering problem you've solved and your approach
Describe a time when you had to troubleshoot a technical issue
Tell me about a time you worked effectively in a team
Describe a situation where you had to take leadership of a project
Give an example of when you had to solve a problem under pressure
Tell me about a time you had to communicate complex technical information to non-technical people
Describe a situation where you had to adapt to significant change