DNV Assessment & Interview Preparation
Technical Interviews, Competency Assessments & Values Alignment
Guide country context: Norway · Assurance / Maritime / Energy
Hiring processes can vary by country, role, business unit, and year.
DNV is a global assurance and risk management company with roots in maritime classification. Operating across maritime, energy, business assurance and digital/cyber domains, DNV’s recruitment process evaluates technical expertise alongside alignment with their values — We care, We dare, We share — and their purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment.
Hiring Process
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1Online Application officialSubmit your CV and application through the DNV careers portal (jobs.dnv.com).→ Highlight technical qualifications, safety mindset and alignment with DNV’s purpose
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2Screening / Recruiter Contact officialInitial screening by recruiter to verify qualifications, experience and motivation.→ Prepare a concise pitch showing technical depth and passion for DNV’s mission
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3Technical / Competency Interview officialIn-depth interview with hiring manager and/or technical experts assessing domain knowledge, problem-solving and values alignment.→ Prepare examples of technical problem-solving and safety-critical decision-making
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4Case / Technical Task (Role-Dependent) officialSome roles include a technical presentation, case exercise or practical assessment relevant to the domain.→ Structure analysis clearly, connect to DNV standards and risk-based thinking
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5Final Interview / Values Assessment officialFinal round assessing cultural fit, leadership potential and alignment with We care, We dare, We share.→ Show how your values align with DNV’s purpose and collaborative culture
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6Offer & Onboarding officialSuccessful candidates receive an offer. Some roles may require background or security checks.→ Review offer and prepare for any required clearance processes
Assessments
Role-dependent technical assessment. May involve a presentation on a domain topic, a risk assessment case, an audit scenario, a coding challenge or a technical problem-solving exercise. Format varies significantly by business area.
Measures: Domain expertise, analytical rigour, risk-based thinking, communication
- Structure your approach using risk-based methodology
- Reference relevant standards, codes and regulations where appropriate
- Show how you balance thoroughness with practical decision-making
- For technical roles: demonstrate depth in your specialist area
Common mistakes
- Being too theoretical without practical application
- Ignoring safety and risk considerations
- Not connecting technical work to customer/societal impact
- Over-complicating when clear communication is valued
For graduate and trainee programmes, DNV may use aptitude assessments covering numerical, verbal or analytical reasoning to assess potential alongside academic qualifications.
Measures: Numerical reasoning, analytical thinking, learning potential
- Practise numerical and inductive reasoning under timed conditions
- Focus on data interpretation with engineering/scientific contexts
- Build speed in pattern recognition and logical deduction
- Review basics of statistics and data analysis
Common mistakes
- Not practising under timed pressure
- Neglecting inductive/abstract reasoning patterns
- Rushing without checking accuracy
- Not reading questions carefully
Interviews
DNV’s technical interviews explore domain expertise, problem-solving methodology and ability to apply knowledge to real-world safety and assurance challenges. Expect deep-dive questions on your specialist area.
Format: Interview with hiring manager and/or technical experts, 45–60 minutes
What interviewers look for
- Technical depth and breadth relevant to the role
- Risk-based and systematic thinking
- Ability to explain complex topics clearly
- Awareness of relevant standards, regulations and industry context
- Commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement
Focus areas to practise
- A complex technical problem you solved and your approach
- How you ensure quality and accuracy in your technical work
- Experience with standards, certification or assurance processes
- How you stay current with technical developments in your field
- A time you identified and managed a risk or safety concern
- Prepare to discuss technical projects in depth with clear methodology
- Show how you approach problems systematically and manage uncertainty
- Demonstrate awareness of industry standards and best practices
- Be ready to discuss how technical work connects to safety outcomes
This interview evaluates alignment with DNV’s values (We care, We dare, We share) and core competencies including collaboration, customer focus, innovation and integrity.
Format: Structured interview with HR and/or senior manager, 45–60 minutes
What interviewers look for
- We care — commitment to safety, people and the environment
- We dare — innovation, courage to challenge and continuous improvement
- We share — collaboration, knowledge-sharing and teamwork
- Customer orientation and stakeholder awareness
- Integrity and ethical judgement
Focus areas to practise
- A time you prioritised safety or ethics over convenience
- How you challenged an existing approach and drove improvement
- An example of effective knowledge-sharing or collaboration
- How you handle disagreements with colleagues or stakeholders
- What DNV’s purpose means to you personally
- Prepare STAR stories mapped to each of the three values
- Show genuine passion for DNV’s purpose and societal impact
- Demonstrate examples of challenging the status quo constructively
- Show how you share knowledge and support colleagues
How this differs by role
The process is not the same for every role. Find the closest match to the job you applied for — the assessments and interviews below are the ones reported for that role family.
Maritime Classification & Advisory
Assessments
- Technical interview on maritime/naval architecture knowledge
- Case or presentation on classification/survey scenario
Interviews
- Technical discussion with domain experts
- Values and competency interview
Energy Systems & Renewables
Assessments
- Technical interview on energy systems or renewables knowledge
- Possible case task on risk assessment or certification
Interviews
- Technical discussion with engineering team
- Competency and values interview
Business Assurance / Management Systems
Assessments
- Audit or assessment scenario exercise
- Client interaction role-play or case
Interviews
- Competency interview with client focus
- Values alignment discussion
Software / Digital / Cyber Security
Assessments
- Technical task or coding challenge
- System design or architecture discussion
Interviews
- Technical interview with engineering lead
- Values and culture fit interview
Graduate Programme / Trainee
Assessments
- Aptitude or analytical reasoning assessment
- Group exercise or case presentation
Interviews
- Competency-based interview
- Values and motivation interview
Values & Framework
DNV’s values are We care, We dare and We share, underpinned by their purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment. Candidates should demonstrate safety commitment, courage to innovate, and collaborative knowledge-sharing.
- Show commitment to safety, quality and protecting people and environment (We care)
- Demonstrate courage to challenge, innovate and push boundaries (We dare)
- Emphasise collaboration, knowledge-sharing and teamwork (We share)
- Connect examples to DNV’s purpose: safeguarding life, property and the environment
- Show how technical rigour serves broader societal impact
Recommended Practice Modules
Preparation Plans
- Memorise DNV’s three values: We care, We dare, We share
- Understand DNV’s purpose: safeguarding life, property and the environment
- Prepare 2 STAR stories demonstrating safety commitment and innovation
- Research your target business area (Maritime, Energy, Business Assurance, Digital)
- Prepare 4 STAR stories covering all three values plus technical excellence
- For graduate roles: practise numerical and inductive reasoning daily
- Research DNV’s role in your target industry (classification, certification, advisory)
- Review relevant technical standards and regulations for your domain
- Prepare a concise summary of your technical expertise and how it serves DNV’s mission
- Daily practice: numerical reasoning, analytical thinking and pattern recognition
- Build a STAR story bank (5+ stories) mapped to We care, We dare, We share
- Prepare for technical deep-dive questions in your specialist area
- Study DNV’s services, recent projects and strategic direction
- For case roles: practise structured presentations with risk-based analysis
- Conduct a mock technical interview with domain-relevant questions
- Research DNV’s approach to energy transition and decarbonisation
- Achieve strong performance in numerical and analytical reasoning under timed conditions
- Master STAR storytelling with clear links to all three values and purpose
- Complete role-specific practice (technical presentations, cases, coding challenges)
- Deepen knowledge of DNV’s standards, rules and certification processes
- Study industry trends: maritime decarbonisation, energy transition, digital trust
- Conduct full mock interview rounds (technical + values)
- Research DNV’s competitors and unique positioning as an independent assurance provider
- For digital roles: prepare for system design and security architecture discussions
- Build confidence discussing complex technical topics clearly and concisely
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources & verification status
4 sources · 4 from the employer or another primary publisher · 1 reported rather than confirmed
See each source and how far it goes
- Employer site DNV Careers Primary source, published by the employer
- Employer site DNV About Us Primary source, published by the employer
- Employer site DNV Karriere (Norway) Primary source, published by the employer
- Employer site DNV Values Could not be checked — being replaced
Confidence is calculated from each source, not assigned to the page. A source that cannot be opened, or that does not describe what we cited it for, cannot support a claim here regardless of how it was previously labelled.
How this guide was put together
Published by Job Tests Portal. It is compiled from the public sources listed above and has not been independently reviewed by a recruitment or assessment specialist. We are not affiliated with DNV and this guide is not endorsed by them.
We label where each statement comes from, and we would rather say “we could not verify this” than state something we cannot show you the source for. Hiring processes change often and vary by role, country and year, so treat everything here as a starting point and let your invitation be the final word.