Upload Button Icon Add office photos
Engaged Employer

i

This company page is being actively managed by AkzoNobel Team. If you also belong to the team, you can get access from here

AkzoNobel Verified Tick

Compare button icon Compare button icon Compare

Filter interviews by

AkzoNobel Research and Development Intern Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 30 Jun 2024

AkzoNobel Research and Development Intern Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Assignment 

A presentation based on the core values

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Discussion about a task in a group

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is a polymer
  • Ans. 

    A polymer is a large molecule composed of repeating structural units, typically connected by covalent chemical bonds.

    • Polymers can be natural (e.g. proteins, DNA) or synthetic (e.g. plastics, rubber)

    • They have a wide range of properties and applications, such as in packaging, textiles, and biomedical devices

    • Polymerization is the process of combining monomers to form a polymer chain

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What components make up paint
  • Ans. 

    Paint is made up of pigments, binders, solvents, and additives.

    • Pigments provide color and opacity to the paint (e.g. titanium dioxide)

    • Binders hold the pigment particles together and adhere them to the surface (e.g. acrylic resins)

    • Solvents help to keep the paint in liquid form and evaporate during drying (e.g. water, mineral spirits)

    • Additives enhance specific properties of the paint such as flow, leveling, or durability

  • Answered by AI

Interview questions from similar companies

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Detailed about your background, interest, motivation, and future direction.
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Background and past work detail
  • Q2. Very detail regarding the technical questions on the JD
Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Presentation on Research topic and questions on that, Research interest, what interest you in this job

Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Brief information about the role
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Background detail, personal question, usual day routines, salary expectation and reason,

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest and true
Dive deep
Be prepared on technical details mentioned in JD
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Nov 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain about yourself
  • Q2. What will be next big social change
  • Ans. 

    The next big social change will likely involve increased focus on environmental sustainability and climate change.

    • Growing awareness and concern about climate change leading to more sustainable practices

    • Shift towards renewable energy sources and reducing carbon footprint

    • Advocacy for policies and regulations to protect the environment

    • Emphasis on sustainable consumption and production practices

    • Increased activism and movem...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Reasoning, maths etc

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic chemistry, Reaction mechanism, spectroscopy etc
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Chemistry,Basic, organic and analytical etc
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Background, experience etc
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Apr 2023.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Talk about yourself in one and a half minutes
  • Q2. Can you tell us about a significant achievement during your last work experience
  • Q3. Can you tell us about challenges you faced during your work experience
  • Q4. Do you prefer to work alone or with a team?
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Normal question w.r.t subject and leadership quality
  • Q2. Confidence , energetic and HOD skills

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Nothing special ,all is well ,salary is low w.r.t others industries.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 7 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

So aptitude test good test

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Hr discussion to final ok
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical issue ok
Round 4 - Assignment 

Submit the assignment

Round 5 - Group Discussion 

Group discussion ok job selection

Round 6 - Case Study 

Case study must to be job

Round 7 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. No round final destination

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Oct 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic questions related to molecular biology and previous experience?
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Aspirations for the future?
  • Q2. What are your Future plans? Plans to pursue a PhD.
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are your Salary expectations?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please be thorough with current trends in Science and technology. Also be good with basics related to JD and previous experience.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

It is easy to crack, basic apti questions

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are the ingredients of water based emulsions
  • Ans. 

    Water based emulsions typically contain water, emulsifiers, and oils or fats.

    • Water: serves as the continuous phase

    • Emulsifiers: help stabilize the mixture by reducing surface tension between water and oil/fat

    • Oils or fats: dispersed phase that is evenly distributed throughout the water

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. More of people development

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Asian Paints Researcher interview:
  • Pigment, formulation

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. General que related to auto sector, and customer support
  • Q2. What are additives, what major additives used for auto, which coating system are used, application methods,
  • Ans. 

    Additives are substances added to coatings to enhance their properties. Major additives used for auto include pigments, fillers, and solvents.

    • Additives are used to improve properties such as durability, adhesion, and color.

    • Pigments are used to provide color and opacity to coatings.

    • Fillers are used to improve the mechanical properties of coatings.

    • Solvents are used to dissolve other components and aid in application.

    • Coat...

  • Answered by AI

AkzoNobel Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in AkzoNobel Research and Development Intern interview?
AkzoNobel interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the AkzoNobel interview process are Assignment, Group Discussion and One-on-one Round.
What are the top questions asked in AkzoNobel Research and Development Intern interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the AkzoNobel Research and Development Intern interview -

  1. What components make up pa...read more
  2. What is a poly...read more

Tell us how to improve this page.

AkzoNobel Research and Development Intern Interview Process

based on 1 interview

Interview experience

4
  
Good
View more

Interview Questions from Similar Companies

Asian Paints Interview Questions
4.0
 • 639 Interviews
Berger Paints Interview Questions
3.7
 • 258 Interviews
Grasim Industries Interview Questions
4.0
 • 205 Interviews
SRF Interview Questions
4.2
 • 177 Interviews
DCM Shriram Interview Questions
4.2
 • 86 Interviews
Atul Interview Questions
3.9
 • 81 Interviews
View all
Senior Sales Officer
208 salaries
unlock blur

₹5.1 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr

Sales Officer
112 salaries
unlock blur

₹2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr

Assistant Manager
111 salaries
unlock blur

₹8.2 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

Head Key Accounts
76 salaries
unlock blur

₹7.2 L/yr - ₹15.2 L/yr

Sales Executive
73 salaries
unlock blur

₹1.7 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

Explore more salaries
Compare AkzoNobel with

Asian Paints

4.0
Compare

Berger Paints

3.7
Compare

Kansai Nerolac Paints

3.8
Compare

Pidilite Industries

4.3
Compare
Did you find this page helpful?
Yes No
write
Share an Interview