HP Internship Interview Guide: Process, Real Questions, and Offer Insights
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In-Depth Role Analysis
HP Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of personal computers and printing equipment. Its Taiwan office is located in Nangang, Taipei and is responsible for core areas including product R&D, supply chain management, and software validation.
2026 HP Internship Star Program
A one-year internship program with 3 working days per week (adjustable for important meetings) and a dedicated mentor system.
Open departments (2026):
- Product / Project Management
- Supply Chain
- Hardware Development: electrical/electronic and mechanical/thermal
- Software R&D: software/firmware
- Software R&D: validation and automation
Eligibility and Timeline
- Application period: 2026/02/23 – 2026/03/16
- Internship period: 2026/07/01 – 2027/06/30
- Work frequency: 3 days per week
- Eligibility: Master's students preferred, must be a full-time enrolled student during the internship, with graduation in 2027/07-09
- Preferred majors: Electrical/electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace, computer science, information engineering, information management, engineering management, business management, business administration, statistics, finance, economics
- Resume: Chinese or English accepted, English preferred
Internship Perks
- Dedicated mentor guidance
- Departmental training courses
- Culture workshops
- An international work environment
- A final results presentation to senior leadership
- Free drinks and snacks, team building, flexible hours, remote work options
- High conversion-to-full-time rate
Full Interview Process Breakdown
HP's interview process usually spans 2 to 3 stages and is generally conducted in English.
Standard Process
Stage one: resume submission
Submitted through a Google Form or HP's official system. An English resume is preferred.
Stage two: phone / video interview
10 to 20 minutes, with a basic self-introduction and simple Q&A.
"The email said it would be in English, so I was a bit nervous during the first interview since it was conducted in English." Dcard 2025 HP internship interview discussion
Stage three: group interview
Conducted online, with an interviewer (manager) : mentor : candidates ratio of 1:1:3 and an offer rate of about 1 in 3.
"HR called and I did a basic self-introduction along with some simple Q&A; the group interview required jumping in to answer first, with situational and behavioral questions." GoodJob HP PM interview review
Supply Chain Department Interview (2023-2024)
Based on a compilation from guidemycareers.com:
- 2024: Online ungrouped group interview → final group interview
- 2023: Recorded video interview (upload a video answering background, motivation, and career questions) → group interview (HR and department managers, in both Chinese and English, with behavioral and career questions, an emphasis on project/team experience, and a segment where candidates ask each other questions)
Software Department Interview
Based on a 2018 interview account, the software department process is:
- Video resume: a 3-minute self-introduction in English plus a description of a recent project in Chinese
- HR interview: an English self-introduction plus an English business letter writing test
- Manager interview (3 software managers): Why do you want to join HP? Why choose HP? What research have you done recently?
"HP is renowned worldwide for its innovative philosophy and its commitment to using technology to give people a better life." Blog post on the HP internship interview
Common Interview Questions
Motivation and self-awareness:
- Why do you want to join HP? Why choose HP?
- Why do you want to join the HP internship program?
- What conditions or elements do you think an ideal internship opportunity would have?
- How do you imagine yourself five years from now?
- Besides being proactive and open-minded, what traits does this role require?
Behavioral and experiential:
- Have you ever faced a difficult situation?
- Share an experience that shows your ability to learn and grow
- Tell me about a time you use data to make a decision (STAR method)
- Have you ever created something innovative?
Domain knowledge (technical roles):
- What's the difference between the MVP and MVVM architectures (Android)?
- SSD/BIOS-related technical knowledge
- Programming concepts
Interview.tw Statistics
- 241 interview reviews, overall rating 3.8/5
- 48% offer rate, interview difficulty rated "low"
- Average monthly salary NT$78.1K (including full-time)
Insights From Those Who've Been There
BPS Validation Intern Account
An intern in the software validation department shared their daily work:
- Weekly scrum meetings and staff meetings with the Shanghai-based manager
- A 1-on-1 with the manager every two weeks (usually 40 minutes or more)
- Work content: maintaining/updating the automated validation system from a QA perspective, developing AI service applications
- Atmosphere: company-wide meetings, outings, afternoon teas, Lunar New Year shopping vouchers, year-end party raffles, club activities
Application Observation
"I heard that the people who got phone interviews and successfully reached the group interview were all from CS-related majors; there were too many business school applicants, and those with weaker academic backgrounds were politely turned away." 2019 internship application journey log
Supply Chain Interview Reminder
"Your understanding of the company and the role: this really needs solid homework." Interview.tw Commodity Supply Planner interview review
Who This Job Is For
Ideal Traits
- English speaking ability: The interview is entirely in English, and daily work also requires communicating with international teams
- A proactive learning mindset: HP values proactiveness, and asking questions during the interview is a plus
- Hands-on project experience: Behavioral interviews revolve heavily around team project experience, so prepare with the STAR method
- Curiosity about the tech industry: You need to understand HP's product lines and differentiation, not just say "I want to join a multinational"
- A master's background is preferred: HP clearly prefers master's students, so undergraduates need stronger experience to compensate
Who Might Not Be a Good Fit
- Pure business backgrounds with no technical interest: Most departments are technically oriented, and slots for business management backgrounds are relatively limited
- People who cannot commit to a full year of consistent attendance: A one-year internship requires a long-term commitment of at least 3 days per week
- People unwilling to interview in English: Everything from the resume to the interview is mainly in English