5 Competency questions + 5 questions that you’ll be expected to answer in a STAR format. The competency based questions will consist of asking generic questions on Pensions. They will want quite detailed answers when it comes to the STAR questions so come prepared.
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Question 1
Tell me one time you had trained/unskilled a junior colleague.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Capita
Interview
Really good interview process, mix of technical knowledge eg difference between DB/DC and situational questions around communication, relationships within the team and innovation, for example 'tell me a time when you had to overcome a challenging situation and how did you deal with it. The interview was around 30 minutes over a teams call
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Question 1
Tell me a time when you had to teach someone information they didn’t know and how we went around this
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Capita (Sheffield, England) in Aug 2016
Interview
Fairly easy and straightforward, I was interviewed by two people, the interview was relaxed but I think this may depend on the people conducting the interview. It was just a standard interview with questions, no mathematical/written test. One of the questions I found quite confusing 'What are the fundamentals of excellent DC/DB administration'. The rest of the questions are what you would expect. I was contacted about one week later to confirm I had secured the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Any recent pensions legislation changes, standard questions regarding working in a team, how you prioritise work etc