Glencore International AG Mock Interview

Practice 32 Glencore interview questions covering commodities trading, risk management, and global operations.

Question 20 of 32

Tell me about your education.

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The interviewer wants to know how your education has prepared you for this job. A few highlights you can focus on are some of the relevant topics you learned about while attending your courses. How will they help you in this new role? What were some of the most interesting things you learned?

Some ideas for you:

- If you have experience working on group projects, share how you improved your listening and communication skills when working on a challenging project.

- If you learned a new type of software or how to work a type of equipment you will need to know in this new job, talk about what you know and how you will apply this new knowledge.

While attending post-secondary studies, you likely learned some core skills that would be transferable to any position. Think about what you learned in your highest levels of education and how that knowledge applies (or will apply) to your work. Some of these skills could include:

- Time Management
- Creative Thinking
- Proposal Writing
- Public Speaking
- Presentation Building
- Independent Learning
- Academic Research
- Self-Motivation

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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"I am a big believer in post-secondary education. It adds a lot of value to those newer to the workplace. My post-secondary education was in Communication and Journalism. The courses in this program helped me to develop stronger business relationships through professional correspondence. I also learned persuasive writing skills which have proven to be incredibly helpful when working on client proposals, and in negotiations."

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32Glencore International AG Interview Questions & Answers

1.At Glencore International AG we put a lot of emphasis on clear communication between all parties, departments, and sectors of our business. Tell me about your communication style.

2.Because Glencore International AG is geographically widespread, we have to accommodate a variety of time zones. Do you have experience working with clients and co-workers in multiple time zones?

3.At Glencore International AG we have business partners and interests all over the world. Are you open to international travel? Is there anything that would restrict you from traveling for work?

4.Have you ever been employed through a company merger or acquisition? If so, tell me about your experience.

5.Glencore International AG puts a lot of focus on our local and global impact so we seek to hire those with the same values. What do you know about our company values, and how do they align with your personal values?

6.We have a few strong competitors. In your opinion, what does Glencore International AG do to stand out from the rest?

7.Being a multi-national organization, there are many opportunities for career growth here. If hired, where would you like to take your career with Glencore International AG?

8.Typical "corporate culture" is something that we work to avoid here at Glencore International AG. Tell me about your ideal workplace culture.

9.At Glencore International AG we seek to hire those who are confident in their skills and proactive. How do you plan to make an impact on our business in the first 90 days?

10.Tell me about your greatest work related accomplishment.

11.Tell me about a time when you made a suggestion requesting change in an organization.

12.Tell me about the last time you undertook a project that demanded a lot of initiative.

13.Have you ever taken a role in a company that hasn't fit into your long-term career plans?

14.What are your strengths?

15.At your current or former place of employment, how important was communication and dealing with others?

16.Considering your background is in an industry different from ours, what skills and characteristics do you have that qualify you for this position in this industry?

17.What type of work environment allows you to be the most productive?

18.How do you like to encourage ideas in others?

19.How would your co-workers describe your attention to detail?

20.Tell me about your education.

21.We are asking for 8 years of industry experience and you have just 5. Why do you think you are qualified for this position?

22.On a scale from 1 to 10, how honest are you?

23.How do you define success?

24.When have you had to lead by example?

25.As a manager, who has been your greatest influence? A person that has defined what type of leader you wish to be.

26.How do you balance life and work?

27.What was the most challenging aspect of your previous job? How did you overcome it?

28.What sources do you look to when solving complicated problems?

29.How do you feel about performance incentives?

30.What are your salary expectations?

31.If you had a co-worker call in sick and you were asked to take over their project requiring overtime from you, how would you react? Where do you draw the line when it comes to being a team player?