I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at EDF in Jan 2023
Interview
A job interview at EDF (Électricité de France) typically follows a structured process based on the role.
After submitting your application, HR may conduct an initial phone screening to assess your experience, motivation, and fit. Some technical roles require online assessments or case studies.
The first interview, usually with HR and a hiring manager, covers your background, key skills, and reasons for applying. Expect behavioral questions (STAR method) and discussions on salary and availability.
For technical roles, a case study or problem-solving exercise may follow, testing your analytical and industry knowledge.
A final interview with senior leadership or a panel may involve strategic questions, cultural fit assessment, or a presentation.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at EDF (San Diego, CA)
Interview
I had a phone interview with HR, then another phone interview with a member of the team, and then was flown out to San Diego. When I got there I was escorted to a room where I met with several different individuals at the company, two at most at a time. I believe I would have gotten an offer but I received an offer I was more interested in before they got back to me (about 2 weeks later), so I turned them down. After I turned them down, they ghosted me on covering some of my transportation costs which they explicitly said they would pay for. That really rubbed me the wrong way, hence my rating. They did pay for my flight though and the interviewers were very nice. At least one interviewer wasn't a person directly on the team I was applying for which I thought was a positive, since it offered a different perspective of the company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The questions were definitely experience-based, gauging understanding of energy markets and particularly unregulated markets. One component of the interview was a bit more financial than I was expecting (my background is not finance). I was given a sheet of 5-10 variables and asked to determine the ROI of a project.
