One of the most challenging interview processes of all, SLB comes with a whopping 6 rounds of screening, including the Online Assessment. Online Assessment
- It was conducted from home on the DoSelect platform.
- It consisted of 3 sections for a time limit of 1.5 hours and 22 questions(20 MCQs and 2 coding questions).
- But there is a catch, 20 MCQs were divided into 2 sections and each section had an individual time limit of 10mins.
- 1st section consisted of theoretical questions (some multi-correct some single-correct). They were doable in 10mins of time. All the questions were based on Java.
- 2nd section questions were lengthy. All of them consisted of code snippets that you had to dry run or debug. All of them were in Java again and 10 mins wasn’t sufficient for this section. The questions might seem difficult to people who don’t know Java in depth, but they consisted of topics like error handling(try-catch-finally), string buffers, and inheritance.
- 3rd section was child’s play. It had 2 coding questions and they were not the same for all. The overall difficulty was the same for everyone (Easy on Leetcode). I got the easiest of all
The interview process typically involves multiple stages designed to assess a candidate's qualifications, skills, and fit for a specific role within an organization.
Stages of the Interview Process
Application Submission: Candidates begin by submitting their resumes and cover letters to express interest in a job opening. This initial step often involves tailoring application materials to match the job description.
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Initial Screening: HR professionals or recruiters review applications to identify candidates who meet the basic qualifications. This may include a preliminary phone interview to confirm details about the candidate's background and interest in the position.
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First Interview: Candidates who pass the initial screening are typically invited for a first interview, which may be conducted via phone, video call, or in person. This interview often lasts 30-60 minutes and focuses on assessing the candidate's qualifications, skills, and cultural fit through behavioral and situational questions.
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Technical/Skills Assessment: Depending on the role, candidates may be required to complete a skills assessment or test to evaluate their technical abilities relevant to the job.
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Second Interview: Successful candidates from the first interview may be invited for a second, more in-depth interview, often with the hiring manager or a panel of interviewers. This stage allows for a deeper exploration of the candidate's experience and how they can contribute to the organization.
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Final Interview: In some cases, candidates may meet with senior leadership or decision-makers in a final interview. This stage often focuses on assessing the candidate's long-term fit within the company and their alignment with organizational goals.
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Job Offer & Negotiation: If selected, candidates receive a job offer, which may involve negotiations regarding salary, benefits, and other terms of employment.
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Reference Checks: Employers may conduct reference checks to verify the candidate's background and qualifications before finalizing the hiring decision.
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I applied online. I interviewed at SLB (Jakarta) in Dec 2025
Interview
Applied via the official website. The recruiter reached out 3 weeks later and allowed me to pick my own schedule. I had my HR interview (10 mins) and 3 days later i made to the a user interview (20 mins). Tips for the interview: Just be yourself and genuine with your answers. Treat the interview like a conversations but in a professional way and don't forget to show off your values.
Unfortunately, i haven't received any updates or feedback since then. I expected better professional standards from a multinational company like SLB. Ghosting candidates is disrespectful and leaves a poor impression of their recruitment culture. Please improve and fix that.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
HR: Mostly about yourself, the biggest challenges, how do you handle stress.
User: Same as HR but most likely asked about technical skills in that position.
Very good experiance started with self intro, background from HR via phone interview at first stage. In second stage, interview with hiring manager, background intro and some technical questions also how intern can contribute to the team