Overall Positive Experience:
"Excellent and refreshing": Many find their approach stands out from traditional corporate interviews.
"Highly engaging and informative": You felt actively involved and learned a lot.
"Transparent and fair": The process felt equitable and open.
"Candidate-centric": It felt like they genuinely cared about getting to know you.
"Well-organized and efficient": The stages flowed smoothly and communication was clear.
Specific Aspects that Made it Good:
"The 'Octopalooza' or Discovery Day was a brilliant concept." (If you attended one of their group assessment days) You could highlight:
"It allowed for a truly interactive experience, showcasing the collaborative culture."
"It was a fantastic way to understand the day-to-day work and meet potential colleagues."
"The problem-solving exercises were practical and relevant, giving a real feel for the role."
"It helped reduce typical interview nerves by being less formal and more engaging."
"The emphasis on culture fit was clear and positive." They don't just look at skills, but how you align with their values.
"The interviewers were genuinely interested in my personality and potential, not just my CV." This suggests a holistic assessment.
"The communication throughout the process was excellent." Prompt responses, clear next steps, and helpful feedback.
"The opportunity to ask questions to current employees was invaluable." This provided authentic insights into the work environment.
"The process felt collaborative rather than purely evaluative." You felt like you were working with them to see if it was a good match.
They prioritized a positive candidate experience." This shows they value everyone who applies.
"The online assessments were relevant and well-designed." (If applicable to your role)
Other Energy Specialist Interview Reviews for Octopus Energy
I interviewed at Octopus Energy (Ancarano, Abruzzo)
Interview
Un primo colloquio in presenza, un test online, un secondo colloquio in presenza, ho parlato con due diverse selezionatrici che mi hanno fatto domande sul mio percorso fino ad allora, sulle mie attitudini e valori, sul perché ho scelto Octopus
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Octopus Energy
Interview
Tuve dos entrevistas con talent y con OPS manager y TL. Me sentí muy cómoda en todo momento, me dieron la posibilidad de expresar mis motivaciones para unirme a Octopus y me escucharon activamente en todo momento. Fueron muy rápidos también en confirmarme .
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Cuéntanos un poco tu experiencia profesional previa
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Octopus Energy (Málaga) in Jun 2026
Interview
Ha sido un excelente proceso de selección. Desde la descripción de la vacante, hasta el día de la entrevista. Realmente todo ha sido muy familiar y amigable. Cuentan con un grupo de trabajo que lo hace todo muy dinámico y eso es de valorarlo. ¡Muchas gracias!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
-Experiencia en el cargo
-Que expectativas tenía sobre la empresa
-Como afrontaría un momento de presion con el cliente
Energy Specialist applicants have rated the interview process at Octopus Energy with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 99% positive. To compare, the company-average is 90.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Energy Specialist roles take an average of 16 days to get hired, when considering 75 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Octopus Energy overall takes an average of 24 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Octopus Energy as a Energy Specialist according to 75 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 18%
Group panel interview: 17%
Phone interview: 16%
Skills test: 16%
Background check: 15%
Presentation: 6%
Personality test: 5%
IQ intelligence test: 4%
Other: 3%
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