Intern applicants have rated the interview process at NRG Energy with 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 88% positive. To compare, the company-average is 61.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Intern roles take an average of 12 days to get hired, when considering 8 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at NRG Energy overall takes an average of 23 days.
Common stages of the interview process at NRG Energy as a Intern according to 8 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 18%
One on one interview: 18%
Background check: 14%
Drug test: 14%
Skills test: 14%
Presentation: 9%
Group panel interview: 9%
Personality test: 5%
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I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at NRG Energy (San Francisco, CA) in Jan 2015
Interview
One in person interview and three phone interviews. Mostly behavioral based questions revolving around my background, experience, and interests. Some "technical" questions just asking about specific things I've learned about that are pertinent to the business. Overall, not too tough - just be yourself and be honest. They also asked about hobbies and activities which was nice because it seemed like they really wanted to get to know you. It was also important to ask them questions since they leave time at the end for that. You want to show them you have interest in what they are doing and what working there is like.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What has been your favorite project you've worked on in school?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at NRG Energy (Houston, TX) in Apr 2025
Interview
This was a 2 stage interview starting with 1 online and then an in person. Meeting with the hiring manager and department director. Got an offer within a few weeks of the second interview.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
How do you deal with conflict or difficult people?
I applied online. I interviewed at NRG Energy (Houston, TX) in Mar 2023
Interview
Application is done through skillbridge website then phone call from talent acquisition. The call was a brief summery of the position and locations available. The talent acquisition agent will try and place the candidates in an open best suited to their strengths.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe your military duties. Did you have a leadership role.
Phone interview was conducted between different weeks and different people. First started with a recruiter, and then continuing to move up higher at NRG. The last interview was with multiple people who worked in the company.