Very intense but interesting types of assessments.
Graduate, Sydney - 16 May 2023
Graduate intake. Long staged process - initial application, series of aptitude tests, in person session, interview.
Graduate, Sydney - 15 May 2023
Lengthy and thorough
Graduate, Sydney - 15 May 2023
scenario based questions personality test psychometric test one on one interview group interview video interview task to complete
Graduate, Sydney - 12 May 2023
I did not come into the NSW public service the 'normal' way, rather joining via the government graduate program. The program runs its own recruitment process, separate to the usual government processes.
Graduate, Gosford - 12 May 2023
Many stages and lots of ways to test the candidate
Experienced, Parramatta - 12 May 2023
Many steps to get into the Graduate program. Answered targeted and situational questions and a cognitive ability assessment. Then did pre-assessment center activities which was a written task and a personality test. Then a virtual assessment centre which was an interview and group activity. Don't stress over them too much, just try and do your best, and if you don't get through try again next year
Graduate, Sydney - 08 May 2023
The graduate program selection process was very strenuous. There were many rounds of testing to get into the candidate pool, and getting into the candidate pool did not even guarantee a position in the program.
Graduate, Sydney - 08 May 2023
4-5 rounds including resume application, aptitude and personality tests, group interviews, 1 on 1 interviews and then finally individual interviews with hiring managers.
Graduate, Sydney - 08 May 2023
The hiring process for the Graduate Program was very long. It was done by the PSC, not DRNSW. Application, online testing, interviews.
Graduate, Orange - 08 May 2023
There was a long interview process with many stages.
Graduate, Sydney - 05 May 2023
The interview process was pretty tiring. It was multiple rounds that required the usual resume and cover letter, but also answering a series of scenario multiple choices; a personality test; a psychometric test; a locked browser trial assessment; a group assessment (held online) and an individual interview; and a short recorded video interview. This happened over the course of 3-4 months, often with long periods of little communication about whether you had progressed and conflicting information offered at times. The process could be improved by providing a clearer timeline, cut off for job offers, etc.
Graduate, Sydney - 05 May 2023
The recruitment process has four components - Initial questions (getting details), including 2 questions that examined fit to company (and had a tight word limit) - Cognitive assessment - Individual practical assessment (examining how well you individually create some deliverables) - Interview and group practical assessment (examining how well you can work in a group to create some deliverables)
Graduate, Sydney - 04 May 2023
The interview process included capability tests, group activities, personality tests, a face-to-face interview, and a video interview. Overall it was not a good experience, and some of the questions asked in the personality tests were uncomfortable and seemed unnecessary when determining one's ability to complete the role.
Graduate - 03 May 2023
The process was not too bad, I cannot remember what it consisted of entirely but I remember a group interview and a video interview.
Graduate, Parramatta - 03 May 2023
I felt supported with my accommodations compared to other hiring processes that I needed to keep justify what and I needed for supports as well as why. I felt that I was able to be myself and that was seen rather short segmented video interviews.
Graduate, Sydney - 03 May 2023
Firstly, I applied online by submitting a resume and cover letter. Next, I completed two online personality assessments. I then completed a structured one-on-one interview and group interview. These interviews took about half a day to complete.
Graduate, Parramatta, Sydney - 03 May 2023
Lengthy and tedious. Many quizzes and exams.
Graduate, Parramatta - 03 May 2023
Pretty new-age; no resume or interview in the traditional sense. There was an online questionnaire/form in place of a resume. Then there is an online simulated work day which was fun, then a day of virtual assessment, one group activity in small groups addressing a hypothetical problem and an interview.
Graduate, Sydney - 03 May 2023
Quite a few steps, but the skills and values they wanted me to demonstrate were always made clear, which helped a lot.
Graduate, Sydney - 03 May 2023