I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at QA (Salford, North West England, England) in Aug 2016
Interview
An initial Java test and IQ test followed by group work with many other people. Meanwhile, people are taken for 1:1 interviews. They did say that feedback would be given but that was mostly just to make you feel better as no feedback was given. They were very reassuring that if you did well you would get a place but I was told they had gone with more fitting candidates. I wouldn't trust much of what they say.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What's the difference between encapsulation and abstraction.
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Easy interview
Application
I interviewed at QA
Interview
Very easy online aptitude test. Anyone who has managed to get a Comp Sci degree should pass this test with flying colours. Was wary of company as process up to the invitation to assessment day was easy and not very technical. Offered invitation to assessment day but rejected after looking at reviews on Glassdoor. Seems like they just want to take anyone and everyone.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
General comptenecy questions in phone interview in the format of 'Tell of a time where....'
The interview went smooth, with some group tasks that needed to be done over the course of the day, as well as one on one technical interview. Even though the technical interview was asking specific questions about java, the follow up job teaches java from 0, and it appears that during interview they mostly look at how you approach the questions, so speaking your logic is always a plus.
There was a presentation of the group work at the end of the day.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How to calculate if a number is a prime number, describe the program logic
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at QA (Salford, North West England, England) in Sep 2016
Interview
The hiring process was streamlined and fast, taking just under 3 weeks from application to offer. There were no 'waiting in the dark' periods whatsoever, and communication throughout with my recruitment consultant, Chloe Milton, was impeccable to say the least.
During the telephone interview I was made to feel comfortable and I feel due to this I was able to perform my best for this stage. It was during the phone call I was told I was successful (which is also a first for me in my experience with hiring processes) and we arranged the next step immediately.
The assessment centre was by far the best I have been to. It was set in a historic Tudor hall in Salford, Greater Manchester and this immediately created a more relaxed vibe. After some paperwork, we started off with an informative and entertaining presentation on QAC followed by 2 tests then finally the group project with 1-1 interviews alongside. Some had their interviews outside as it was good weather, others like myself had it in a room steeped in historic value.
I found the interview straightforward and challenging, it covered OOP concepts and practices and also my CV in detail so in the end I thought it was well balanced.
To reiterate a point made earlier: as far as communication goes, Chloe really set herself apart from every other recruitment team I've dealt with in the past on applications. She was always keeping in contact to check up and see how I was doing, providing me with a wealth of useful information and giving me excellent guidance. This level of care was new to me and very refreshing!
Overall my experience of the hiring process was one that has not been matched before, it was incredibly organised, structured and a real pleasure.
