Application Process & Interviews at Beca New Zealand

At least when I went through it, it was very standard and straightforward. It began with some general questions and greetings, the bulk of the questions then my interviewers were very open and happy to answering questions at the end as well. It was about a week later when I got a call back letting me know I had the offer, but your experience may vary.

The interview process was comprehensive but compared to other interviews for similar types of jobs. This was very enjoyable

I found the hiring process very seamless and didn't take up too much of my time. It consisted of one application, a short 1 minute video and then 1 interview. It is much better experience than multiple interviews.

I had my interview with the Wellington team online when I was in Hamilton due to COVID situation 2 years ago. The recruitment team was really approachable.

I was hired through the graduate recruitment round, after applying online I had an interview and then a coffee catch up before an offer.

I went straight from an internship to a graduate role. My intern application was very simple, but I'm aware it has since changed to be more rigorous but the new process sounds interesting. They are give a case study to evaluate and answer questions from it. My step into a graduate role was with my manager and it was just a conversation that I wanted to stay.

Was quick turnarounds, interviewing process had very kind people interviewing so felt more relaxed.

Application, video assessments, interview

It was just a standard interview. I had it with two people and the questions were as expected.

The process of getting hired was not through the standard interview structure. Therefore, it took several months of going back and forth about the job, meeting people to finally receiving a contract. I think the process when not hired through the standard channel needs to be improved to reduce delays and uncertaining for the employee applying.

My interview process involved coffee with the SM before meeting one other grad and the TL. I did not go through the formal grad process.

Applications closed very early, earlier than most other companies hiring for similar roles. There was an online application, the next round was online cognitive tests, then recorded video interviews (3x 1 min videos that I had to record an answer to some questions), then the final stage was an in person 45 minute interview.

Really good interview

The interview process was good it was relaxing and straight forward the follow up was disappointing

The interview was simple yet focused on character and potential for growth which are highlights for me

Interview and assessments were easy and straightforward.

I did the usual internet questions and video interviews. I then had a face to face with an intermediate and a senior, after which they offered me the job.

For Internship: I believe there may have been an prescreening process (some self tests), or a 1 way interview before a single in person interview with 3 people (Geotech Akl manager, graduate, Geotech NZ manager)

I was hired off the back of an internship, therefore, gaining experience in the team prior to joining full-time was an easy process and decision.

Rigid, broad, and rightly so. Given lots of opportunity to demonstrate the extent of character, experience, and skills in the initial application. Then friendly people on the other side of the table once you made it to the interview stage. Case Study to review for the interview was fun, challenging, and the perfect test for assessing the extent of the candidates abilities. It wasn't overly time consuming but it let you showcase your competence really well. It was done better than any other company I applied for.

I was asked the usual general-type questions such as telling them more about my self of why Beca etc. This was followed by the behavioral type questions where you demonstrate your competence under various scenarios. Beca also asked about times I exhibited technical skills more than the other engineering consultancies I applied to. I hear a case study has now been included so quick thinking and adapting to new material is important.

About my thesis research. They asked about my skills and posed situations which I responded to

I was asked about my studies, general interview questions (i.e. name a time when...) and some personal 'about me' questions.

General self introduction, and experience related questions. The manager was aware that I had never done industrial work as my internships were all research based, so they adjusted the question to be "what would I do when...", which I found really considerate.

I was asked to prepare a response to a project based question. My interviewers asked me normal interview questions and questions about my studies and hobbies.

Questions about how I deal with difficult problems, asking for help, communicating with others.

Career goals, passions, interests (career wise & hobbies), describe yourself, etc. Nothing out of the ordinary.

In the in person interview, I was asked specific questions about the experience on my CV, how I manage multiple priorities and tasks, and if I have had to have a difficult conversation with someone before and how I handled it.

a range referring to my CV experience and the company

Questions were asked to get to know me as a person.

A couple of technical questions, general questions about group activities (in school/university classes) or team sports and how you dealt/would deal with certain difficult situations (i.e. someone not pulling their weight etc)

- Which area of the team would you be interested in working in? - What kind of work do you see yourself doing in 5 years time? Limited range as wasn't a formal interview process from intern to grad.

I can't remember. exactly, but they were phrased as 'give me an example of a time when you exhibited XYZ' or 'had to think quickly to problem solve for something' etc. It was a good way to let the candidate draw from their own experiences and show real life results relevant to what the interviewer was attempting to assess.

General and some specific about skill

My interview was conversational, focusing on my motivations and reasons for choosing civil engineering as a career. It provided a comprehensive understanding of my interests and values, highlighting the cultural and motivational fit with the organisation.

I was asked about relevant work/volunteer experience and university projects that I had worked on.

Definitely take advantage of your university's career and development services to hone the best CV, cover letter and interview answer shells as you can. Make sure you do research on the company (especially for the section you want to join) and demonstrate your knowledge & interest it shows you already fit right in! Lastly, make sure to use the STAR method when giving answers in your interview.

I would recommend understanding the company to a moderate level and being calm in the interview. Interviews require a lot of trust in yourself and as soon as you second guess your capabilities then it becomes a lot more challenging to answer the questions

Look into common interview questions and prepare some answers. I took in a took book with some bullet points and listed my experience - this helps if you get nervous and to ensure that you aren't using the same example over and over.

Prepare for the general interview questions and familiarize the foundation of your field (as we do lots of technical job). Know your past experience well and be able to share it in the details that align with the role.

Be attentive when prerecording answers! Don't be lazy, be presentable, tidy your room etc! It's great to have things that you do outside of study/work. Hobbies and interests make for great co-workers

Find something you are passionate about. If you are excited it can be contagious.

A lot of the questions you will be asked will be readily available in youtube interview tutorials. There will not be a lot of surprises. If you have a good work history or uni record you will do fine. Just be enthusiastic, excited and optimistic.

Put time into creating a tailored application. Research the team you want to work for, look on LinkedIn to see what experience people who already work for that team have, show rather than tell the reader your skills - use the "STAR" framework when describing your experiences.

understand the discipling your applying for and the companies role identify areas with a competitive advantage and express not just what you can do for the company but vice versa.

Focus on your growth as a person

Keep an open mind.

Be very outgoing in your interview as it seemed to work the best for me. Also be honest because what you say you're interested in does matter. They will use that to assign you projects when start.

Beca are not purely focused on grades (GPA), if you have decent people skills and are self aware of your own skills/where you may lack along with being friendly and open to working with many people you should be fine.

- Make connections with the people you meet and are interviewed by. - Make an effort to follow up/ contact teams you are interested in online outside of the interview process.

They give you most of the questions before the interview so break down what characteristics/ skills they're trying to assess with each question and tailor your answer to cover those things. Only write key words down or remember key words to draw from in your answers though. Don't rote learn answers - showcase your character and thinking/ communication style naturally as you answer. Also you don't have to be perfect, so take that pressure off of yourself, just do your best and treat the interview as a conversation rather than a test.

be honest and work on careers

Before the interview, research the company's past projects, identify your areas of interest, and have questions ready about the company's future goals and how you can contribute to them. This demonstrates your enthusiasm and engagement.

Try and do a bit of research on your interviewers, as some of them may have been at the company for a very long time and have some interesting stories/experiences to share.

being a good communicator and understanding your weaknesses as well as your strengths is as important as good grades