I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at FDM Group (Leeds, England)
Interview
After going through initial filters like a video, there is an assesment centre. First, there was a group "interview". It is not actually a interview. They explain how the company works (although it is not very clear) and the negative aspects such as being willing to be relocated and the possibility of being unemployed and unpaid for long time! During this speech which I found unnecessarily long, there is a staff member who is evaluating your behaviour. After that, there are two or three test: numerical, verbal, etc. And finally, three short personal interviews of less than 4 min. These interviews are with three different staff member. They ask about IT, the company and your background. Although you cannot see that, they give you red, orange or green. If you get three green you will receive an offer. If you get orange they will check your tests. If you get red, nothing.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the last news about IT you have heard?
Would you study your degree again?
Why do you want to work for FDM group?
Why are you interested in IT?
What is your dissertation about?
It is a four stage process first is a phone interview, a video interview, some psychometric tests that you do online attached to the video interview link and then the final stage is an assessment centre.
The interview process was extensive but overall a good test of my skills to see if I could handle the job. It was 3/4 individual interviews and aptitude tests for Maths & English.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
An example of one was "Tell me a time when you had to work to a deadline"
Psychometric tests, video interview, face to face interview. Not difficult. Some sections are long and require concentration. That's to get in to FDM. Once you're in, you have to do the same to get in with clients.