I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Thales (Manchester, Inglaterra) in Dec 2015
Interview
Easy to fill in form, not too long. Then some online tests which weren't too difficult. The interview was half a day with a group activity, short test, HR interview and technical interview. The day went smoothly and the staff running the interview were professional and showed Thales in a good light.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What hobbies do you do in your spare time? (HR interview)
For graduate level position, not on the graduate scheme, one interview for one hour, discussed experience and knowledge of the company and engineering. Quite straightforward and no hidden tricks, empathetic interviewer.
1 hour interview on site in Glasgow. I was asked around 8-10 questions mostly based on previous experience 'describe a time when....'. Interviewers were friendly and made me feel at ease. I was asked about typical things involved in the role such as previous experience with DOORS and customer requirements elicitation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Break down a pen as a 'system' and describe it's interfaces
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Thales in Aug 2024
Interview
Contacted by recruiter but then heard nothing for a few weeks until they reached out to me via phone saying they had technical issues.
We talked and they told me that they "work for me" and really want me to get the job. Ultimately it wasn't a match but she said the team is opening up another req that would better suit my skillset and she'd let me know. A month goes by, I hear nothing. I reached out about another posting they had (assumedly the one she had mentioned earlier) and I didn't receive any response. Calls were forwarded and messages weren't returned. Struck me as really unprofessional.
