Simple conversation with two managers of the team. Technical questions in addition to expectations from this role and current experience. Friendly atmosphere, the interviewees helped me feel relaxed. In the end they asked me about salary expectations.
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Question 1
Why did you apply for this role? Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Mott MacDonald (Sydney) in Jul 2019
Interview
Interview was with the head of transport planning, who happened to be an expert in many areas. I was applying for an interstate position, so he called me via Skype. Lasted for an hour.
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Question 1
I am a PhD graduate. So for half an hour I was asked questions related to my PhD, for example, the significance of my research and the contributions i've made to the field.
For the next half an hour I was asked behavioural questions?
Tell me an example where you faced a big problem and how you tackled it?
Tell me an example of a time you failed?
Questions about relevant experience and interests. Technical questions (about software, data analysis skills). They also asked me about my salary expectations, ways of working, time management. They talked to me about the nature of some of their projects. Generally, a good experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why I applied for the role? What experience would I want to gain through the role?
I applied online. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at Mott MacDonald in Apr 2021
Interview
After several test, I moved onto the interview stage where I had two interviewers asking me question about my skills and what I could bring to the role. Then they asked me question around the role and what I would do in different scenarios.
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Question 1
What skills could you bring?
Advantages and disadvantages of having a bypass in a quiet town