Application Process & Interviews at MYOB

Cognitive assessment, followed by video interview, followed by an in person interview.

Technical Tests | Behavioural Test | Video Interview | Problem Solving Interview

Intensive application process across multiple months (I was applying for the developHER scholarship program). Included online testing, and zoom call problem solving interviews.

After screening video interview, the main interview was a problem solving interview. Very engaging, different interview which made me much more excited and less nervous about the prospect of working at this company. Part of the reason I took this particular job was their hiring approach.

Whilst it was a long wait, about 5 months it had a multifaceted focus. Less on technical capabilities and more on how well we can work in a team environment.

3 phases: 1- online intelligence test 2- online interview (where you are given a question then you have to record yourself answering the question) 3- face to face "technical" interview (not actually technical but tends to be conducted by senior devs and assess your ability to think logically, take feedback and ask questions)

1) Online psychometric tests. 2) Online interview with timed response (2 mins each question) to a series of questions (example - tell us about a situation when you have received negative feedback. What steps did you take to action this feedback?) 3) Online problem solving interview with 2 interviewers - asked to whiteboard a solution for a given problem.

Very Transparent, Smooth process, Get updated frequently

The company has a 100% circle back policy. And there was a few steps: 1) Online assessment (numeracy, literacy, logical reasoning, aptitude). After the assessment, I received a report which informed me how I did compared to others. That gave me a good insight about myself. 2) Q&A - 5 questions with 2 mins for each answer. Because it was during COVID all steps were done virtually. 3) Problem solving system design thinking question - I was nervous, but I find the problem very creative and I got into it fairly quickly. I really enjoyed that session.

Test and interview

The process was so smooth and Kristina was really awesome to go through. She made everything so easy and kept us in the loop at every stage.

Graduates apply via our ATS and go through two stages via our testing provider Sova and then a final stage interview online with our team. At every stage of the way we tailor our communication ensuring they always know what is happening and what stage they are at (or if unsuccessful). Our assessments include videos of us speaking with them to allow human interaction and bulk address. Making sure they are feeling empowered and humanised. Our questions are aligned to our behaviours we’d expect to see for associate developers in MYOB.

There were 3 stages. The first is a behavioural interview, the second was a system thinking interview and the final stage was to submit a technical solution for a problem

Video Application, phone screening, culture, systems thinking \ and cognitive interview

5 stages, 2 interviews, one video and two tests to get in

I had to submit a 5 min video about myself. after that, I had a cultural interview with one senior and junior staff member. then a technical interview with one senior developer and an associate developer.

1. Culture Interview - to gain an understanding of if you fit/can add to the culture of the business 2. Systems Thinking Interview - to understand how you solve problems 3. Coding Test 4. Code Review - to show your understanding of your code and how to improve it.

For an entry-level position, there are numerous stages involving both face-to-face and problem solving elements.

The interview process was very long, 4 stages from memory. But very thorough.

At the time I came through there was a video interview, where you answer several questions on a video you submit to the company. This was followed by technical and behavioural interviews at the office.

Genera motivational questions (e.g. describe yourself, what stands out to you about the company) as well as a problem solving component.

Was asked to design a process flow diagram and describe thought process.

In the pre-recorded video interview the standard soft skill questions about a time when we worked in a team and whatnot. In the main interview we talked through a hypothetical problem and discussed different approaches to solving this problem.

- Online video interview that were in response to job-related questions, you had 2 minutes after reading a question to answer. eg, -- What most interests you about the graduate program? -- Tell us about a time you had to deal with conflict in a work environment. - SOVA assessment which included analytical, verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning and logical reasoning questions. - 1hr problem solving task with senior engineers present. Asked to mind-map and write or draw out how to solve a complex, non technical problem. -- How would you organise the workflow for a factory building multi-coloured different shaped wooden blocks? This factory only uses primitive tools, no technology can be used and they source the wood from a forest nearby.

some of them were: tell us your journey on how you got to where you are today? what misconception to people have about you? what does curiosity mean for you?

Tell us about a situation when you have received negative feedback. What steps did you take to action this feedback?

For the second stage, it was questions generic questions eg What are you grateful for? What problem did you experience in your past workpalce and how did you solve it? Can't remember all questions.

What are your hobbies

We had to complete an assessment, answer some video questions and the final interview was a lot of fun. It was problem solving and really made you think. But the team at FMA made me feel so comfortable.

What do they know about MYOB and our Grad Program, times they have faced adversity and how they have grown from there

Behavioural, and also about my motivators.

cultural fit questions - about values, and systems thinking - to show how would solve a problem

what is something surprising that people wouldn't know about you?

Name 3 strengths and 3 weaknesses Design a scalable process for a toy factory

A lot of cultural questions regarding my personality, hobbies and goals.

It was a while ago now but I think we were asked pretty standard interview questions - tell us about strengths and weaknesses and such. The technical interview was more about finding out how we thought about the problem and how we would solve it.

Cultural questions, situational questions and self-assessing questions.

How to build a toy factory. Good team player etc

What is your greatest weakness/strength? Your biggest achievement in the past? What is the difference between Java and JavaScript? What do you like to do in your leisure time?

Group assessment - Build a city using lego (different requirements for the city were given/modified throughout the process) Individual assessment - study and work experience, questions about individual strengths, weaknesses, learning and growth mindset, etc.

Genera motivational questions

Research the company and work on soft-skills. The technical tests were basic-level so no stress.

Just be your authentic self and relax. It feels like the kind of process where they find people who fit a certain mould in terms of mindset and attitude over experience. i.e. showing a willingness to tackle an unseen problem, communicating well and having a growth mindset. This is opposed to over places which may over value technical skill and ability to answer common coding problems.

Network with current employees in the same team to get an understanding of the day to day.

If you haven't done an intelligence test before you should practice some. You might not pass purely because you weren't used to they type of questions it asks, not that you couldn't do it. Also when it comes to the online interview it's better to provide a succinct concise (maybe 30 secs )answer that clearly answers the question rather than just ramble on because you think you need to fill the whole 2 minutes they provide for you to talk.

Stay calm and be yourself. Practise interview questions with a friend.

Show your passion

Believe in themselves and just do it. Get some knowledge on the company product / services and the good communication skills is helpful.

Just be yourself and express your passions

Just be yourself and don't over think anything.

Yea, we provide candidates with a FAQ one pager prior to going through the process and this is built from feedback from grads as they enter when we ask them ‘what they wished they knew before starting’

Understand how our Graduate Program works and what we do

know yourself and what you want from the company.

Research the company, especially on YouTube Practice cultural interview using STAR method

Communication skills are important.

Know about the culture of the company. Ask about the graduate program. Have examples of projects you've been working on to show your eagerness and passion

prepare before you go into your interview and reach out to current students. Ask as many questions as possible and make no assumptions.

Be ready to talk about times you succeeded and times that you failed, and to show how you worked through and learnt from the failures. Take any feedback offered and action it immediately.

Be open minded, honest, and have a smile!

Prepare with what experiences you have that make you a good learner and good team player