I applied online. I interviewed at Telstra (Melbourne) in Jan 2015
Interview
Telephonic interview for 45 mins with loads of technical questions. After that a Technical interview with Principal Architect and Technical Manager. They ask you about previous experience and your role and responsibilities. General STAR type questions and in end gives you opportunity to ask any questions about the project they recruiting for.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Telstra (Sydney)
Interview
Prompt interview schedule however no information regarding the type of interview. Also the interviewers for both rounds were more interested in showing off their skills than trying to understand the candidate. No logical or scenario based questions were asked. If candidate can mug up properties and syntax without understanding them, they will pass. They did not focus on past capabilities or projects of the candidates but only wanted to follow blindly a set of questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Difference between relational and non-relational databases
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Telstra (Sydney)
Interview
Going through the motion as the hiring manager already have someone in mind. With the head hunter recommendations, the hiring manager need to go with the process. But both the hiring director and manager already have someone in mind to employ
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Telstra (Brisbane) in May 2015
Interview
I was brought in a consultant though a personal reference. I worked here before and the interview was easy, just a few questions about my experience and what my availability was like.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They might ask you situational questions, not technical