I applied through college or university. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at TotalEnergies (Palo Alto, CA) in Nov 2016
Interview
Asked about my background, research interests, and what I hope to get out of the internship. The interviewer went over the problems the company is interested in, the kind of technologies being utilized, and what is expected of an intern to achieve over the course of an internship
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What are you planning tog get out of the internship
I interviewed at TotalEnergies (Pau, Nouvelle-Aquitaine)
Interview
The interview process was very enjoyable and well structured. I was asked to introduce myself and why I was applying for the role. I was asked about my interests in the role.
I applied online. I interviewed at TotalEnergies (Johannesburg) in Mar 2025
Interview
The interview process was very fast, it took less than a month for everything. I got feedback on my interview within a few hours. The panel was also very nice and welcoming.
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Structured interviews, while more rigid, offer a fair, consistent, and objective hiring process. To make candidates comfortable, companies should be transparent about the process, provide questions beforehand, and ensure a listening environment. Video interviews can also improve candidate perception