I applied online. I interviewed at Halliburton (Kuala Lumpur) in Apr 2020
Interview
How hard can it be to talk about yourself? We do it on a daily basis without much thought to it.
However, recruitment managers are not looking for your whole life story, your third-grade achievements, or what you had for dinner last night. Instead, they are looking for a pitch.
This is usually the first question asked in an interview, so it acts as your introduction. Make sure your answer is relevant to the position you are applying for. What you should be aiming for here is to present yourself as the ideal candidate for the job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Even if you haven’t been continuously refreshing the company’s website for job listings, make it seem like you have (in a professional way, of course). Show excitement and curiosity.
If someone inside the company told you about the position or recommended that you apply, definitely make sure to mention that.
You’ll have a much better chance at getting hired if someone credible can vouch for your skills.
So, mention his/her name and his/her position inside the company and give their reasoning for inviting or recommending you to apply for the position. Tell the hiring managers what excites you about the job opportunity or what exactly caught your eye.
I applied on line and got interview invitation within 2 days. during the interview, all technical questions. No behavior questions. Foundamental knowledge is highly emphasised. So be prepared for these questions.
As a fresh graduate, they might ask you on a design project you have done, and or other work experience that might have involved design projects. This would help if you are applying for the mech engineer associate role.
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Halliburton in Apr 2023
Interview
Initial virtual interview went well with direct hiring manager and leads- very casual and laid back. Got set up for an in person a couple weeks after with broader team. There was one guy who went on a power trip to finish my sentences and assume why I was switching career paths and challenging everything I was saying in a rather impolite way. Everybody else seemed okay but very quiet and not too friendly - just extra bodies in the room I suppose. I also would like to mention the lack of diversity and lack of overall workplace spirit I saw throughout.
Reached out for some clarity on next steps/timeline and got no response until an automated email a couple weeks after saying I wasn’t chosen for the position. Overall very stark contrast when compared to other companies in similar industries even when not receiving an offer.