Engineering Graduate Program Interview Experience - Berlin, Germany
Process
I applied through the website and received a link to the abstract reasoning test. It wasn't complicated; watching some YouTube videos was enough to understand how it works.
Afterward, I had an interview with an HR representative. The interview questions were basic, such as "What are your weaknesses and strengths?"
The HR representative did not switch on their camera, called from a mobile phone, and the background was noisy. They also sounded a bit pretentious.
They asked about Klarna's values and principles, which I had researched and was prepared for.
Following this, I received a rejection email without any explanation. I replied asking for a reason but received no answer.
Questions
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
What are Klarna's leadership principles?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Klarna Engineering Graduate Program role in Berlin, Germany.
Success Rate
Klarna's interview process for their Engineering Graduate Program roles in Berlin, Germany is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Klarna's Engineering Graduate Program interview process in Berlin, Germany.
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