Tips for interviewing with Fortum
Our interviews start with a brief introduction to Fortum, followed by a deeper look into the role, team, and function you’re being considered for. It’s an opportunity for us to get to know each other. Be prepared to talk about your professional experience and the competencies relevant to the role you’re applying for. Feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Explore tips from the Talent Acquisition Partners
How to prepare
- Reflect on your most relevant experiences
Think of real examples that show how you work and what you bring to the role. This helps us understand your strengths in a practical and concrete way. - Read the job description carefully
Pay close attention to the key success criteria and must‑have competences highlighted for the role. These guide most of our interview questions. - Understand the wider context
Familiarize yourself with Fortum as a company and with the role you’re applying for. - Prepare concrete examples
Think through real situations, what you did, and the outcome. This helps you give clear and practical answers when discussing specific or comparable cases. - Reflect on your motivation
We appreciate when candidates can clearly explain why Fortum and this particular role are motivating to them.
Practical tips
- Test your technology in advance
If your interview is online, check your camera, microphone, and internet connection beforehand. Join/arrive a few minutes early to avoid last‑minute issues. - Choose a calm, quiet environment
This helps you focus and ensures we can hear you clearly without distractions. - Have your CV accessible
We may walk through parts of your background, so keep your CV handy for quick reference. - Take notes if you want
It’s absolutely fine to jot things down or bring a short list of points you want to highlight. - Be yourself
We appreciate authenticity. Feeling a bit nervous is completely normal — many candidates do. - Prepare some questions
You’ll always have time to ask about the role, the team, expectations, or anything important for your decision‑making.
Try to avoid
- Answers that are too general or limited self‑reflection
We rely heavily on real examples. They help us better understand not only what happened, but how you approached the situation, made decisions, and what you learned along the way. - Not answering the question asked
When answers don’t directly address the question, it can be challenging to evaluate relevant skills and experience. - Unclear or unstructured communication
Clear and structured communication helps us understand how you think and work, particularly in roles involving stakeholder collaboration. - Missing key requirements
Some roles require specific technical skills or mandatory qualifications (such as certificates or system knowledge). Not meeting these requirements can be decisive.