Application Process & Interviews at Jacobs New Zealand

Personal. Invitation to an in-person interview was made by a phone call from a team line manager, interview was held with two consultants, and the official offer was made over a coffee near the office with a line manager. Every effort was made to feel like a genuine recruitment and not a transactional grad hire.

I applied to the intern program and have since been transitioned to a graduate but applied online, did a recorded video interview and then an in person interview before receiving an offer

Applied, had an interview and then got a call saying I was hired. Very normal process.

Different questions to previous interviews and the people who interviewed me were the same people who are working with me

I was originally hired as an intern, and offered a graduate position after completing my 12 week placement. For my intern position I submitted a cover letter and resume online, filled out an online questionnaire, and took part in an interview at the office.

Very straightforward and no need for excessive assessments.

Submitted my application, went straight to a direct 1 on 2 interview with my section and sales lead. Overall, it was fairly simple.

I was interviewed for an intern position in 2017 (quick 15 minute interview). I then accepted a graduate role off the back of being an intern. I didn't need to re-interview for the graduate role. I can't remember the intern interview very well so feel I am not able to appropriately comment on this question

1. Online application 2. Phone interview 3. Webcam interview 4. Phone conversation 5. Hired 6. Met team prior to starting

There was an online application, followed by a recorded one-way interview and then a face-to-face interview. The interview process was straightforward and efficient.

Firstly an in person interview, then an offer was made.

Pleasant interview process

For grads/interns, pretty typical, online application, video interview, face to face interview.

Personally my interview was very warm and conversational. I was lucky to have been referred to Jacobs from a previous employee.

1) Written questions and CV submission 2) Video recording answering a few questions 3) Teams interview

Submitting resume was stage 1 One on One was stage 2 Confirmation of employment was stage 3

Cross checking each applicant's documents if they hit the requirements of the job HR gets in contact with you if you're short listed and sets up an interview Job offer may be given to you within 2-3 weeks

I liked the approach of switch from computer based interview to personal

I was asked about my current role (at the time) and to go through my portfolio

Free-flowing back and forth discussion with two consultants about my work and experience and how it relates to the role, and discussing the interviewers careers and experience, and what it's like to work at Jacobs.

Generic interview questions (experience, expertise, why I wanted to work there, etc.)

Previous work experience How I work with others Experience as a team player/leader

Tell us about yourself? Tell us a time when you exceeded expectation?

Mostly about my background, what the role entails.

Very generic questions and the sales lead did a great job in trying to create a conversation during the interview. This looks to be the way for future interviews to be done, where the interviewer is trying to understand the person they are bringing in.

I was interviewed for an intern position in 2017 (quick 15 minute interview). I then accepted a graduate role off the back of being an intern. I didn't need to re-interview for the graduate role. I can't remember the intern interview very well so feel I am not able to appropriately comment on this question

Name a challenge that you've had to overcome. How did you overcome it? I can't remember anything else

Why do you want to work at Jacobs?

If I was fine with relocating

Health and Safety, technical experience, education and extra curricular life.

Relevant experience, What I can bring to company ,

what is my expertise, why I want to apply for this position

I was asked to talk about my previous employment role as a junior scientist, what my values are as they relate to working professionally as an environmental consultant, what I'm hoping to get out of my next workplace, and where I see myself in 5 years time.

Current experience, skills you have, software you have used, and behavioural questions

About what team structures I like, how I work, what challenges I have faced.

They wanted to build a good team so were interested in who I am as a person

Apply early, don't leave it until after you graduate.

Be genuine. We want to see what makes you, you. What are you passionate about? What are your goals and objectives? What excites you about Jacobs?

Show good communication skills when interviewing

Be yourself and try not to be too scripted on your online video submission

Read up on what we do, research and prepare for the interviews

Be confident when speaking and understand the role you've applied for.

Know what you want to get out of the role, and ask questions to ensure you are a right fit at the company rather than just focusing on why you are a good fit for the company.

Research the Company's projects and values

Be yourself, do your research, have a good time.

Be yourself and believe in yourself. You want to show the interview your strengths and weakness and show that no other candidate has the same unique skillsets as you.

Research the company beforehand, know Jacobs' principles, be clear on what how you see yourself fitting into the role

As with any job application, it is always essential to do research on the company and their work. It also helps to find a connection between the role and something that you are passionate about. It is easy to spot when a candidate has a genuine interest and confidence in what they are applying for.

Best tip is to know why you want to work at the company and what sort of role you're looking for. That will help you decide if the company and role is suitable for you.

Be confident and make sure you show that you're a well rounded person.

Research

Research the company, its values, projects. Talk about why you're specifically interested in the role you applied for.

Begin developing an idea of where you would like to be professionally in the next handful of years; this probably won't happen overnight and will likely be refined as time progresses. Of equal importance is making efforts to actually figure out what you need to do in order to make that happen. It's difficult to approach work with the gusto needed for success without having a clear and articulated understanding of what you want, why you want it and how you're going to get it.

- Have a rough idea of what you want to achieve and what type of work you want to do - Understand Jacobs' values (we do things right, etc.)

It's more of how you fit with the culture, as compared to how much you know.