Someone recommended me for the role a few years back and I was then contacted by a recruiter from the company via e-mail. I was then later sent a 'pre-employment assessment' test, which was one of the worst experiences I have ever had as a non-native English speaker applying for a job in the UK. The test was meant to assess whether I would be able to 'comprehend' Math problems and English language terms, which were completely irrelevant to the job. I obtained my BA degree in an American University, so English language was definitely not an issue for me. Failing the test and not getting even an interview because I would never use such words/math problems in my daily work life was not even the worst or most upsetting part - it was seeing that this company seem to be happily passing up on quite a few talented and brilliant people because of some test - that is just shameful.

A lot of behavioural and situational based questions. Got me to the 4th round and still selected someone internally because they couldn’t select out of 5 people. Disappointing experience overall!