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Student Center
Next Steps
The process – What to expect
Interviewing – How to make a good impression
Preparing for an interview
The Process – What to expect Application and Selection
Intel takes part in many student career fairs and conferences each year. Here you can meet with Intel recruiters and submit your resume. Check out a schedule of upcoming recruiting events or visit your school’s career services center.
If you’ve already provided your resume at an event or career fair and your skills, education, or experience area match, we’ll contact you to request more information.
And if you haven’t had the opportunity to go to a career fair, please create Your Candidate Profile now.
If we find that your skills, education, or experience are a match, you’ll receive a request for more information from us.
The Interview
If you’ve made it through the prescreening process, you’ll be contacted for a phone interview to discuss interest and availability. If there’s a fit, you’ll be contacted to make the necessary travel arrangements for your on-site interview. To be sure you’re ready, review our Preparing for an Interview tips.
Note: If we close the position, you will receive an email notifying you of the change in the requisition’s status.
The Offer
If you’re successful in the interview, congratulations! Our staffing team will contact you to discuss the terms of your offer and start date. After a new employee orientation, you’ll meet your team and become a valuable contributor to the Intel mission. Ready. Set. Go!
Note: Candidates who are interviewed but not selected will be notified.
Still have questions? Visit the Candidate Help Desk for more detailed information, including FAQs, and tips on landing your perfect job.
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Interviewing at Intel
Tips on getting and preparing for an interview
You’ve done your research on the company and decided that Intel provides the right environment and opportunities for your career path. Here’s some information on how to get and prepare for an interview with us.
Making an Impression
Make the most of your one-on-one time with our recruiters at career fairs and other events:
Your resume should contain your degree, major, and overall GPA.
One-on-one time at our events is usually brief; consider prioritizing your questions and comments.
Even if you don’t get all the time you would have liked with a recruiter, consider the whole event a chance to get a glimpse of our company culture.
Business casual dress works well at career fairs and info sessions.
Ask us how our rotation programs let you try a variety of roles before deciding on a position that’s best for you.
Preparing for an Interview
Set the groundwork for success. Come prepared with a list of questions about the position and Intel.
This is your chance to really show your interest. Here are a few examples:
What exactly would I do in this type of position?
What role does this type of position play in Intel’s technology mission?
What is an average day like in this type of role?
What are the growth opportunities in this type of position?
What’s management structure like in this group?
What advanced training and development opportunities are available in this role?
Practice
Develop your answers to as many of the job-specific and interpersonal skills questions as possible; then practice answering them out loud in a natural manner. Integrate specific examples of your skills in your answers, highlighting the following important areas:
Problem Solving Skills
We want to understand how you’ve tackled difficult problems in the past.
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Results Orientation
This is one of Intel’s core values—we focus on setting challenging and competitive goals and executing flawlessly toward those goals. Tell us how you’ve demonstrated this in past projects.
Leadership/Team Skills
Leadership and good team-work skills are necessary for everyday life at Intel. Discuss how you’ve demonstrated these abilities in other settings.
Communication Skills
Open and direct communication is Intel’s way. We want to see if you can clearly articulate your ideas and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
Adaptability to Change
Intel, and the semiconductor industry in general, are very fast-paced environments. Intel employees need to be able to readily adapt to change to continue to innovate. Tell us how you’ve shown adaptability to changing environments.
Dress for Success
Even when interviewing for a position within a casual-attire culture like Intel’s, it’s important that you dress in professional business attire for an interview. For women, this means a suit or a dress, and for men, a suit and a tie. True, it might be the only time you wear a suit at Intel, but it’s important to dress professionally for your interview.
Approaching the interview
Here are the most important points to remember before you walk into an interview:
Be professional and relaxed
Fully understand the question and think it through before answering
Be specific and concise with your answers
Bring hard copies of your current resume/curriculum vitae (C.V.) and transcript(s)
Bring your prepared questions about Intel and the position
Still have questions? Visit the Candidate Help Deskfor more detailed information, including FAQs, and other tips on landing your perfect job.
