I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Roc Technologies (Newbury, England) in Mar 2023
Interview
Short informal chat with resourcing partner, then another informal chat with Sales Director. Prepared to this as if it were an interview although was told it would be relatively informal 'get to know you'. Wasn't really an interview, didn't ask me any questions, which put me on the back foot slightly as had I had prepared. Was advised the next stage would be a meeting with Chief Revenue Officer. Repeatedly I asked if lack of sector experience was an issue (I asked this at each stage) and was told no, but then I stopped hearing from them as it turns out they wanted someone with industry sector experience. Not sure why they spoke to me in the first place? My CV clearly shows no sector experience and I was honest about that during the pre-screening. Also, there were no interview questions, so not really given any opportunity to demonstrate transferable experience. Wish they'd been honest about the experience requirement from the start instead of repeatedly saying it wasn't a problem because I do feel my time was wasted, to a certain degree, from the beginning.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
No interview questions... it seems it was an interview without any interview questions. Not really sure what the point of it was.
I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Roc Technologies (Manchester, England) in Feb 2021
Interview
The whole recruitment process was professional from my initial screening interview through to my first day on site to collect my laptop.
At each stage of the recruitment process, the recruiting team were quick to pick up the phone and give me an update regarding my application; this prompt and meaningful communication was really welcome from my side. I don’t recall ever feeling that I didn’t know where my application was up to, and this was thanks to the efficiency with which my interviews, feedback and eventual job offer were managed.
The interview was conducted in 4 stages:
1. Screening telephone interview
2. HR face to face interview (remote due to Covid)
3. Interview panel covering relevant skills and experience
4. Interview with senior management to assess overall fit within the team