Application Process & Interviews at Telstra

Easy, efficient and a lot of direction and support during the process.

The process involved many stages and assessments. While arduous, it clearly works as everyone I've met at Telstra are fantastic people. From memory, there was a virtual one-way interview first then a series of technical assessments (memory games, coding, reaction times etc.) then a 15 min speech on a topic (given 20 mins to prepare the speech). Finally, there was a virtual two-way interview at the last stage.

I was recruited through the graduate program. The first step was filling out an online application. Then I had to a series of online testing, such as psychometric and behavioural tests. I then had to complete a video interview where I was asked a question online and had to film my response to the questions. After that I was invited to the final interview which was with two senior managers through an online platform. I had to complete a case study and then present it back to them. Then they asked me a few questions about it and then we moved to talking about my experience and behavioural questions. After that I received a phone call a few weeks later providing me feedback with my interview and telling me my outcome. I was also asked to give them feedback on the process.

Online assessment (technical questions and exercises) and virtual interview (recorded response to questions), then next stage is a video interview with two manager-level staff members, which is quite relaxed and encouraging.

I had to have some video interviews, analytical reasoning tests, coding exercise, a case study and a lengthy interview with the hiring team management

Good with communication, one pre-recording, coding assessments and one final interview.

The interview process is very straight forward.

I had a great recruitment process, with clarity throughout and interviewers being very friendly.

application > psychometric games > recorded video interview > final interview

The entire application process was outlined in the job advertisement, and although there were several assessments involved in the application process, there was a sufficient amount of communication that kept me well-informed about the progress of my application. The interviewers were friendly and posed insightful questions, and the assessments appeared to be fair and reasonable.

After the initial application I was shortlisted to do a technical question, where I was given access to a portal and given 2 hours to complete some coding challenges. After I was chosen to continue, a virtual meeting was arranged, where I was interviewed mostly about personal qualities more than technical

1. Application with resume and CV. 2. Invitation to complete online cognitive ability tests that are actually quite engaging. 3. Video interview 4. Face-to-face interview

The interview process was quite long and hectic. However, when the question was asked in the interview regarding what we would like to do, it made no sense when we were put in specific parts of the business.

I got hired through the Grad Program. In the initial application process, you will be asked to pick which pathway you are most interested in. The first round was a mix of video interview and assessment. My video interview process happened through HireVue. I was asked 5 behavioural questions and 1 motivational question. Since I applied for a technical pathway, I had 4 coding challenges to solve (in any programming language of your choice). Then, there a set of mini psychometric games. On the day of Final Interview, I was given a case study with 30 minutes to prepare. During the interview, we discussed the case study. I was asked some motivational and behavioural questions, and some questions about my background.

Good question. All I remember was the speech I had to give and discussions around my previous experiences.

I can't quite remember them, but questions similar to, "tell me about a time you had to deal with a conflicting team member" etc.

Questions about Telstra values, scenario questions and questions about responsibility, time management and my skillset

How would you handle x, how in the past have you resolved conflicts, give examples of working in a team etc, fairly standard interview questions

I was given some time to prepare a speech on a trending topic, and I had to present it to the interviewers. After that, they threw a couple of questions my way about the topic I'd just presented. The interview then shifted gears, with some casual questions about my education and work experience. They also asked me some behavioural questions about how I handle stress, my work style, and how curious I am about tech.

Behavioural Questions (answer using STAR) Motivational Question Case Study (based on latest tech concepts) Questions related to case study General questions about projects, background

situational questions and presentation

General behavioural questions such as "tell me about a time you had to teach someone a new skill and what was the outcome" "tell me about a time you were responsible for leading a team", etc. Plus a specific question to test HR knowledge and problem solving.

Nothing specific. From my experience, if you're the right person, you'll get the job.

Research the company thoroughly. Learn their mission statement, purpose, company values by heart. Learn what their current strategy and goals are, what are they working towards. Learn the basics of what they do, what they cover. Practice answering questions to typical behavioural questions. You can look these up online, and make a list of these questions and write up potential answers and practice them. Learn the STAR framework (situation, task, action, reflection) and apply that framework to all your answers. Practise filming yourself answering these questions so you can watch back how you come across (e.g. are you speaking to fast, how is your body language, etc.)

Know the company values and be prepared to be honest and in depth about your answers

Get to know the company's values and goals, and make sure to reference them during the interview

Tips: It's a great idea to research and familiarize yourself with the company before the interview. This demonstrates your genuine interest and commitment to the organization. Additionally, consider participating in job forums related to the position, such as Quora, to gain insights from other candidates and share your own experiences. This proactive approach can help you prepare and feel more confident during the interview process. Advice: Ensure you have a few compelling examples that illustrate your strong work ethic. Be ready to respond to tough questions confidently. Relax and be yourself.

prepare for general questions

I would recommend familiarizing yourself with Telstra's values. This will help in answering behavioural and motivational questions. Go over the company's corporate strategy. I would also recommend reading about what Telstra works now. You can find interesting articles in Telstra Exchange. This will help support your motivational question and case study.

stitch the company values and strategies into your answers to show that you've done your research on the company and it's missions. Telstra loves their culture and values so that would be advantageous for candidates

Prepare answers to common interview questions and make sure you can think of great examples of the work you have done, skills you have, and what you have achieved.