Application Process & Interviews at ANZ

Online testing, video interview, case study and interview.

Psychometric tests, Mock meeting, and interview at the assessment centre (prior to COVID)

3 online + one in person assessment/interview

The interviews and assessments were appropriately difficult and competitive. I feel this was necessary to maintain a high standard of employees.

Online application, then online assessments (cognitive and personality), then video interview, then panel assessment centre. When I applied it was during covid so was all virtual.

Online assessments/questionnaires, behavioral testing, online interview (with pre recorded questions and required to record your answer), zoom interview with relevant managers from the company.

The assessments were fun and engaging, and didn't intimidate me as much as some of the other organisations I have applied at. The video interviews were great way to share who I am with ANZ, and the in person assessment centre was engaging, thought-provoking yet supported by the interviewers.

Role accepted following internship

1. Online application 2. Video recordings answering interview questions 3. Quiz 4. In person interview

Online video submissions responding to set interview questions and then a group center that consisted of a role play and then a face to face interview with grad hiring team

1st half - practical task used to assess the applicant's ability to interact with a client. 2nd half - general discussion about the applicant and why they would like to work at the company.

Very thorough initially, it can be tricky to get through all the steps. But the interview process was great, they made sure you were really comfortable and I didn't feel super nervous thanks to that.

Games, video interview, tests, assessment centre

Typical questions focused on emotional intelligence and character rather than literal technical ability. e.g. Name a time where you had to overcome a hardship, a time you went out of your comfort zone, how do you adhere to ANZ's values.

Previous job experiences, behavioral questions

Teamwork scenarios, motivations, what makes me different etc.

The panel included 2 bankers and was part role-play, part behavioural questions.

Background, past experience, why I chose to apply, what appeals about the graduate program to me, behavioral style questions (i.e.. tell me about a time when you've... to be answered in STAR format)

Situational Questions

Traditional STAR/behavioral questions

My experience, my interests, how I've managed customer service experiences in the past

Behavioural Questions with STAR response

General background questions, experience and star method questions

Think of things you are proud of.

Best thing to do is to think about scenarios in different aspects of life that may demonstrate your character and you ability to adapt, rather than focus on the ability to answer technical questions.

STAR answers to questions are essential

There is lots of information online about how to prepare for a graduate interview which I found very useful, just try to premeditate as many possible questions as you can.

To show your personality and also your enthusiasm for the role. Also to do a little bit of research into the different areas of Institutional to show you've given it a rough thought of the teams you might like/be suited to.

Research the program and what you like about it. Have plenty of examples of when you've achieved something in your professional experience or where you've overcome an issue/difficult situation in a professional environment (work and/or uni)

Understand the STAR method and have some examples of situations from work/personal life that were challenging, involved conflict, needed you to step up as a leader, and where you have had to collaborate with others.

Learn as much as possible about your desired area of interest so you have solid reasoning behind your motivation to join ANZ

Have good examples from your previous experiences ready so you can answer multiple questions about things like problem solving, teamwork, organisationm etc.

Ensure you have specific examples from work/uni, research commonly asked behavioural questions and align your examples with those. Utilise the STAR response.

To be their genuine self and review ANZ's values