I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Tesla in Jun 2020
Interview
Clear and detailed processus, nice followup and interesting case study. The Human ressources team are always available and the process is well explained. Finally, the meeting are explained in advance.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Tesla and were you previously involved in sustainable energy ?
Recruiter showed up at 215 for 2 pm start, sounded disinterested, was dismissive to my responses, and did not ask me clear enough questions. Awful experience, she was bottom of the barrel in terms of enthusiasm and professionalism.
It includes multiple rounds assessing technical skills, problem-solving ability, and cultural fit. Interviewers focus on real-world scenarios, requiring candidates to demonstrate initiative, collaboration, and business acumen. Clear communication and alignment with Tesla’s mission are key.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had to use data to influence a decision made by senior leadership. What was your approach and what was the result?
Basic recruiter phone screen, hiring manager 1:1, case study presentation with panel interview (followed by 1:1 interviews with each attendee). First one is to just make sure you're real, second round is for culture fit, third is to check for skills and competency
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Standard interview questions like "what was a challenge you were able to overcome" or "how did you handle a disagreement with a superior". Case study questions were extremely detailed, expect deep follow up in 1:1s following presentation
Business Analyst applicants have rated the interview process at Tesla with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 36% positive. To compare, the company-average is 55.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Business Analyst roles take an average of 41 days to get hired, when considering 14 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Tesla overall takes an average of 33 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Tesla as a Business Analyst according to 14 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 30%
One on one interview: 26%
Skills test: 15%
Background check: 7%
Group panel interview: 7%
Presentation: 7%
IQ intelligence test: 4%
Drug test: 4%
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