Application Process & Interviews at AECOM New Zealand

Very straightforward process and assessment, along with standard interview questions that I experienced.

Online submission, online recorded video answering questions and online/in person meeting with leadership/team leads.

Thorough but impersonal

The interview itself was really great! I loved how comfortable the interviewers made me feel! The only issue was the long wait to hear back about whether I was successful or not.

I would say for me it was great!

Filled out a form on the internet and had one interview.

Application, video one way interview then an in person interview, the company offers many opportunities to meet colleagues before starting

I did not undergo an interview for my role, I came in through my internship. I became an intern after organizing a meeting with one of the managers and having a semi formal chat about the company and the roles that you can take within in.

I only did this stuff for my internships. Hard to recall, nothing too painful. I hate assessment days, they didn't used to do them, think they might now.

I had a screening call with a recruiter after I submitted my application. Then a formal interview and I was hired

It was an application followed by a one way followed by an assessment center followed by an interview

Online application. online application 2 this time ?lming yourself. online mass conference with interview. Then given less than 3 days to accept o?er.

Was very simple and easy. I applied for the grad role and got a call a week later asking if I would consider working from the Hamilton office. I said yes on the phone call then a couple days later had a video interview with the water lead in Hamilton. Straight after the video interview I got a call from the recruitment people offering me the role and a day later had the contract emailed to me. Was very quick and communicated clearly. Due to grad roles being so stressful it was nice to have one that was well organised.

The process was very straight forward, with the interviews being very chill and relaxed

Quite a long process with many steps.

I had one interview with the Team Leader of my office's Geotech team. The interview was pretty relaxed and I was given an offer within the week. Overall, the process was nice and breezy.

Such a long process for grad

online with all the applicants in an introduction, then a group interview with another applicant, then a one on one interview afterwards. took a personality-based test prior

I was hired through an internship and I found the hiring process very easy.

I interviewed during covid restrictions so it was all online. Online assessment done in your own time, one-way video interview and then an assessment center where there is a group task done with other candidates and an interview.

My experience in the role I applied for, what I would bring to the table, how I work in a team, etc.

Can you explain a bit about yourself. How did you fix to get through a group project that was not going right at uni?

My manager wanted to get to know me as a person and how I work which was great! He asked me things about myself and also how I would work in group scenarios.

Qualifications, hobbies, experience at university, work experience - over a year or two ago so trying to remember. Was hired from my internship interview.

About my grades and final year project and specific questions towards the job I have applied for

I did not undergo an interview for my role, I came in through my internship. I became an intern after organizing a meeting with one of the managers and having a semi formal chat about the company and the roles that you can take within in.

Fairly standard interview questions

What kind of work do I enjoy? What experience do I have? Where can my skills fit in with the wider team?

Asked about my university, my early life, about my software knowledge etc.

General, they just want to see if you will fit in the team. Nothing technical.

Work experince, study experince, strengths, weaknesses, how I overcame a challenge, etc. - Typical Interview quetsions.

Give an example of how you dealt with con?ict? - What would you like to get out of this job? - How important do you think Diversity is in the workplace? - Which one of our past projects is the one that stands out the most to you?

What does 'At Our Best' mean to you? How do you deal with a fast-paced environment? Why would you be a good fit? Favourite subject at university? What would be your biggest learning curve as a grad?

What are your strengths Tell us about a time you experienced conflict, how did you overcome this

How would you redesign Scott base - great question

My passion for the role My experience What I want to do in future

Be confident in your answers and relax as well, it can be daunting but it is an open interview and is the best way for your potential team leader and coordinator to get to know you better.

Learn about the job you are applying for and prepare questions based off this research

Be yourself... Listen to the questions and analyse them before responding. It's important to be honest and transparent. I would also do research on the company, learn the company's core values.

Treat the interview like a conversation - you should also try to get to know them as much as they try to get to know you !

Be honest and open. Come prepared with generic questions and relate your experience to situations with real-life examples.

Just the same as other places. I will say, AECOM focuses on culture a lot and soft skills. You are not typically asked weird technical questions at a grad/intern level like some other compaies.

I believe that if you reach out, even if there is not a role that is open, especially at the undergad or graduate level, most managers in the office are interested in catching up. They are really open to growing talent and skills, so most will be down for a least a chat.

The only good advice I actually applied was study ongoing projects and ask lots of questions.

Just be honest and be yourself.

I think through the process just be yourself and do a little research on the companies values/current projects

I would say that AECOM is very keen to explore uniqueness, and creative ideas. They respond well to visionary ideas, and trailblazer energy.

My advice would be to not get too worked up and stressed about it. Be yourself and just answer the questions as they come to you. In my interview I remember saying I didn't know some of the stuff he was asking about (software related etc.) but I just made sure he knew I was very willing to learn new things and excited to have the opportunity to talk to him.

Read some company culture and business line. what interest you to work with the company if you get the job. This would assist you to get the idea for interview. And be yourselves.

Be yourself! I understand there is another process that is a bit more competitive, where graduates undertook several interviews/lengthier process but I do not go this route so I cannot comment on it.

Be passionate about the role/ show genuine interest.

Have lots of examples that back up your strengths and attributes. Research into the company values and see how you can add to it.

Participate in the group activity and work as a team.

be engaged and enthusiastic

Read up about the company values and the past jobs the company has worked in.

Be honest and don't be fake. Please do not say ‘yes' to something that you know for sure you do not want to do