Interview Preparation
Preparing for an interview
Job interviews are a 'two-way street' in that we are both hoping to find a mutually happy conclusion - you the perfect job;
us a great member of the team.
Pre-screen
After applying for a position we give you the opportunity to speak directly with the hiring manager or the recruiter. After
this, if there is an opening which we think will suit you, we'll invite you for an assessment day in which we can both learn
more about each other.
Your Assessment day
You will meet with different people — many of whom may be your future colleagues. During the day, we use a mix of interview
methods to get a fair and accurate assessment of your skills and experiences. These can include testing, behavioural interviews,
case studies, hiring manager interviews and simulation exercises for specialist roles. This will be your opportunity to ask
questions, so please come prepared!
Testing
Following a successful application we ask you to complete a variety of numerical and psychometric questionnaires depending
on the position you're applying for.
Due to the nature of the questionnaires, little preparation can be done but we are happy to send some more information with
example questions to you before you come in. For the numerical test, it will probably help you to spend some time practising
things like percentage increases /decreases, ratios and fractions.
Behavioural Interview
Our behavioural interviews are competency based. We will ask you to tell us about specific situations that you've encountered
and dealt with in the past. For example: Can you tell me about a time when you used your influencing skills?
Hiring Manager Interview (Job Fit)
This interview gives you the opportunity to ask more about the role you are applying for and allows the hiring manager to
assess your suitability for that role. It's also your chance to tell us a bit about yourself and really get to know about
life and the work here.
Case Study
For analytical roles, we believe the best way we can assess analytical and conceptual problem-solving skills is to discuss
a real business problem with you. Case interviews are a broad, two-way interaction rather than one-way tests. You will be
assessed more on how you go about dealing with the problem than on your specific answers.
Case Study Preparation
Management Simulation
For some specialist jobs like Statistician or Marketing roles we may ask you to participate in a simulation exercise or role-play
which allows you to show us your skills in a real-world environment.