Application Process & Interviews at Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP)

Standard process but response times were slow and delayed.

Applications followed by a video interview. This was followed by an invitation to an assessment center and followed by a letter of offer!

Very thorough. Several stages including video interview and extended group interview.

Interview process was very personalised which was a major positive. The assessments were complex but exposed us to tasks required of us in the workplace.

Online application. Video Interview (one way) Phone interview Assessment Centre with one on one interview Offer

One group assessment centre with some group activities and an individual interview

1. Questionnaire & CV upload 2. Video interview 3. Group assessment day 4. One-on-one interview

There were three stages. First was a written application, second was a video interview, and last was a three hour assessment centre with both a group and one-on-one interview.

-Video Interview: Behavioural Questions -Assessment Centre: Group Activities & 20 minute interview with HR

The interview process involved a written application, video interview, assessment centre and one-on-one interview.

We had to do an online application followed by a video interview as the second stage. The third stage was an assessment center which consist of various group tasks and a one-on-one interview. The final stage was background checks.

Assessment center was great fun, made it engaging and relaxing

I found the interview process to be the best I had completed. The assessment centre, which was after the video interview process, involved a small group of applicants completing group tasks and then a one on one interview. You feel you are being assessed more than you do in other assessment centres due to this small group size, but that also means that you know that you are being assessed instead of just being a face in the crowd.

It was tedious, however there were quite a few applications. There was definitely some disconnect in the recruitment process

Online application including application questions, resume, cover letter and relevant documentation.

Despite being a lengthy process - as all graduate applications are, HR were quick to respond and the entire process was completed in under a month! The assessment centre was fun and only took 3 hours as opposed to other ones I have been to. It was an enjoyable and challenging experience which made receiving an offer so much more rewarding!

Interview process is via online video interview followed by group interview

Not very transparent and it was slow

Video interview and group interview

very through, proper screening, great interview questions

Behavioral questions regarding how we have dealt with certain situations/ what impact we have had on society and people around us through our lives.

Project specific scenarios, what I can bring to the company. Lots of questions regarding leadership and emotional awareness.

The questions asked were related to our background, who were are as people and what goals/ambitions we had in starting our careers. Organisation-specific questions about our roles, the work we will be doing and what the organisation stands for were also asked.

What I wanted to get out of the program? How I thought I could contribute to the program

1. Drivers behind applying 2. Skill sets I have to offer 3. How would I deal in specific situations 4. Challenges I have faced and how I overcame them

Questions were based on experiences where qualities such as leadership, creativity, and equality were shown. Other questions revolved around why we had applied at the LXRA. They were to show qualities of a good and fair team player, rather than actual experience.

Various behavioral and project management related questions.

Standard questions about experience, and how you manage things

It was a behavioural interview. Topics included: Change Leadership Communication working under pressure

An example of a time dealing with change in a professional environment. How you managing a large volume of work.

Why we would like to join LXRA, the skills we will apply and how we can grow with LXRA.

Very broad questions in the online video interview process

Why do I want to work at the company, what skills can I bring to the table, examples of times I showed leadership, conflict resolution, overcoming adversity

talk to us about a time where you faced a challenge, and what did you do to overcome the challenge to progress"

How I will contribute to the company? If I come into contact with internal conflict within employment how did I resolve the issue? What do I see the company doing for me? Why LXRA? How do I interact in small and large group situations? How so I overcome problems? How did I prioritise them and why did I do it that way?

Provide solid examples of your experience and work to answer the interview questions. Flesh them out and demonstrate your problem solving ability, overall they should have substance.

Be passionate and focused on what you want out of your career. Prove why you deserve this role in your application.

Prepare some examples of leadership, problem solving and people management. Have several examples for each from different areas of your life. Don't be afraid to sell yourself. No doubt you have done amazing things that potential employers will love.. but they will never know if you don't tell them.

Be yourself. Read and get to know as much as you can about your role and what you can offer to the position. Also pay attention to detail and don't provide standard responses.

Have a clear understanding of why you're applying for the company. Also having a clear understanding of what the company does. (If you're having trouble getting your head around try and ask a current employee)

Learn a little about the company and have good questions prepared

Don't try too hard. It's obvious to employers that student's are trying to be "professional". Walk in with a smile, a straight posture and shake everyone's hand.

Candidates can best prepare by doing their research, and thoroughly understand what the authority is, why they do what they do and also how they execute it. They are very open in their process so this information isn't hard to find.

Learn the STAR method of answering questions in interviews.

Learn the values

Definitely gather as much info as you can about the company when preparing your application.

Be honest and prepared to talk about why you want to work for government organisation instead of a public company.

Ride the wave, it can be tedious but the end result far outweighs and small issues

Do some research on the projects, it is helpful to understand these and some of what goes into bringing them to fruition. Definitely learn how to best present yourself in terms of key attributes and marketing/tailoring your experience to the role. Learn how to best sell yourself in a group interview environment. Efficiency is key

I would recommend having a sound knowledge about the works, current projects, alliances and constant updates based around LXRA. If successful to making it to the assessment centre, let your gregarious personality shine! If you've made it here, you've got the grades already, now this is the part where you as an individual is chosen!

Learn what the company does and know their projects

Show that you are prepared to learn and step outside of your comfort zone. Also, be positive.

Be honest, know about the organisation beforehand and their values.

The online video interview can be quite confronting, so make sure you practice and think of questions they may ask ahead of time so you can prepare your responses

talk to us about a time where you faced a challenge, and what did you do to overcome the challenge to progress" have multiple examples to the question above