Application Process & Interviews at Powerco

Quite easy and straightforward

Can't remember

First interview - second interview

For me there was an initial interview, followed by another interview which was in person but due to flight cancellations it had been moved to online.

Pretty standard, two interview stage, then approval message.

The interview process is always a bit nerve racking. The interviewers try to make it as relaxed as possible. Several questions about the industry are asked as well as questions about your own experience and expectations.

Had 2 interviews, both times interviewers were very friendly, very quick turnaround for getting second interview and job offer.

2 to 1 interview process held remotely over microsoft teams. A very comfortable space to allow you to talk and express your strengths, weaknesses, expectations and uncertainties. I went through 2 different interview processes: internship and graduate role. Both these interviews had a very similar approach.

Submitted my cv and cover letter, had an interview, got an email a couple of months later saying I got it.

Online application then two interviews

2 interveiws, 1 company visit

2 stages of video interviews

Just one round of interview

Introduce yourself problem solving

We discussed harmonics.

Future of electricity ct knee point sequence components

Explain power factor, when would you want low power factor.

I was asked about what knowledge I had around the different levels of electricity provided across the different stages of the whole electricity network. I was also asked question about health and safety and my previous experience with interacting with service providers.

Was asked about myself, hobbies, what I enjoyed in and interests from university. Was asked a couple of basic technical questions about power systems.

Why I was interested in joining the graduate program. What type of areas I was most interested in and why. What type of areas I was least interested in and why. How flexible I was with regards to travels and staying away from home on the odd occasion. If I was willing to move. What types of papers I covered during my electrical engineering diploma.

About previous work experience, my background, and a few technical questions.

There was a technical question on power factor, then there was a question about how do I deal with stress.

What are your passions? This is the main one that stood out to me that showed me that powerco cared about its employees.

What do you see yourself in 5 years

Do research about the role confident

Be honest before interview review the cv you submitted as they can ask question with refence to cv reseach company to get an understanding

Search the company information search the usual interview questions

I would say be yourself and stay relaxed and calm, if you don't know something say it rather than pretending like you do. Best way to prepare would be to read up on the company and on some of the things learned in uni.

No tips

Look at the website. Scan through the amp (asset management plan). This will give you some background around who powerco is and what it does. Prepare 2 or 3 questions to ask. Dress nicely, speak clearly. Be interested. Don't interrupt. Make sure your answers are not too long. Don't lie, you are not expected to know everything, but show that you have an interest in and the ability to learn.

Just practice a couple of basic interview questions first, there's quite a few cliché ones that almost all companies may ask. The first interview is really to cull out most candidates so is definitely more focussed on your fit for the role, second one is more focused on you as a person and how you may fit in at the company.

Typical job interview tips. Dress smartly. Good sitting posture. Speak clearly. Good eye contact. Introduce yourself if you don't know the interviewers. Maybe a light, off topic bit of banter at the start to break the ice and get the ball rolling. (Small talk, weather, sports game, weekend activity - nothing too heavy). Try to limit the amount of sentence word fillers like "ahh" and "um". Don't cut the interviewer off when they are speaking. Anticipate some common questions several days before the interview and prepare and practice some responses out loud. Try to be honest. Stay on topic. Don't talk for too long as this may lead to going off topic, or even forgetting what the initial point was in the first place. With regards to the power distribution industry, think about what you are most interested in, what you are least interested in, what you think you would be best at and where you would like improve in.

Have some knowledge on three-phase power systems.

Ensure you have had your morning coffee if you have a morning interview.

Research the company, and prepare to talk about what is important to you...

Revise power system theory

Understand electricity supply industry and distribution