ALTEN Belgium Software Engineer interview: ten-minute introduction

After an initial recruiter call, I had an online meeting with a business manager. We discussed my experience and skills, as well as how I would learn and fit with the company. The tone was direct and practical.

I began with about ten minutes to talk about myself, then the conversation moved into follow-up questions. It was not a deep technical dive. It was a structured way to understand my background and motivations.

It felt like a normal screening step that served its purpose: it helped them understand me, and it helped me understand what they valued in the role. I left feeling that it was focused and contained, even though it was not designed to test technical depth.

Location: United Kingdom. Overall feedback: neutral. Offer status: no offer.