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      Administrator Interview

      Oct 10, 2024
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Christchurch, Canterbury
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Downer (Christchurch, Canterbury) in Oct 2024

      Interview

      The interview was booked via Teams, and it was a panel interview with the two manager. There was an audio problem at the start, and I have to use my mobile phone due to technicalities. They had a series of 7-8 questions basically filling out a generic questionnaire and you can see them on the screen flipping the pages. One of the manager BARELY looks at the screen, her face looking sideways and have asked only one question. I asked the next step, and I was told I will be informed mid of the month due to high volume of applicants however, the recruitment lead called the following week and advised I was not shortlisted. I appreciate the fact the business practices the Circle Back Initiative, and this helps to close the door of the application.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell me about yourself? I mean okay this is a good interview question particularly if the applicant is a recent graduate or new to the workforce however, for someone who has over 20 years experience, this is a biased question. This perceives to me that the interviewers (two managers) did NOT read thoroughly the applicants resume and cover letter. Someone has done the work for them and all they do is write and complete a generic 6 pages questionnaires.
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      Other Administrator Interview Reviews for Downer

      Administrator Interview

      Oct 16, 2024
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Downer in Nov 2023

      Interview

      I had a wonderful job interview where the interviewer was friendly and engaging. They appreciated my skills and experiences, making me feel valued and confident about the opportunity. Overall it was a very pleasant interview experience.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What is your work experience?
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