AkzoNobel Software Engineer interview experience

After an initial written test that was framed like a standardized aptitude assessment, I moved into a group discussion stage. The final step before the later interviews was a presentation.

For the presentation, I had a topic assigned to my group and I had to share my review and takeaways. It wasn’t just about speaking—it was about organizing thoughts and showing how I reasoned through the material they gave.

Across the overall flow, the emphasis matched what I’d already seen: collaboration, communication, and problem-solving tied back to the company’s values. The hardest part for me was