I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at AXA UK (Londres, Inglaterra) in May 2015
Interview
Initial application online, including some industry questions, CV and cover letter.
Online numerical and verbal reasoning tests.
Video interview with five questions.
Assessment Centre- a full day, including a competency based interview, business analysis exercises and role play activities.
The information online about the grad scheme was incorrect and misleading. When it came to the assessment centre, the group had no idea that we were being interviewed for a particular part of the business, rather than for the business as a whole as per the information on the website. Half the group had their introductory presentation first and half had their interviews first. This meant that without the formal introduction, the candidates who had their interviews first were at a disadvantage without having the full information about what they were being interviewed for.
I had to wait for two and a half weeks to find out the outcome of the assessment day, and ultimately I had to chase HR to find out.
The process was in the most part run efficiently and well, but failing to tell candidates exactly what part of the business we were being interviewed for and leaving it over two weeks to inform candidates of the result is really unprofessional and not what I expect from AXA.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A range of competency based questions related to the role, for example "How have you demonstrated your ability to lead a team effectively".
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at AXA UK (Londres, Inglaterra) in Feb 2011
Interview
Face to face with Hiring Manager who made a load of claims about the innovative approach, focus on direct sourcing, etc which just weren't true.......but I only discovered this just after I joined at the height of the recession, so no chance to leave !!!!! As a company, they have not moved on - their graduate selection process is archaic........they used the same tools as when I applied for grad schemes almost 20 years ago and no use of technology to make the candidate experience better.
The way you recruit ultimately is an extension of your attraction process.........AXA don't get this and believe it is all about the candidate convincing them that they are the right person !
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you delivered a really hard to find candidate ?
Application was standard procedure which began with an online application. Once your application is screened, you get passed to online numerical testing. The next stage is a video interview which will be a strange experience for those who haven't completed one before. Definitely practice in front of a webcam and review yourself before doing the video interview. The final stage is an assessment centre with presentations and interviews.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why did you choose this particular internship?
Being a business leader isn't easy, what makes you a good leader?
How do you handle a pressured situation?