Face to Face Interviews

Interviews don't have to be stressful. If you are well prepared and in the right frame of mind, they can be enjoyable.

Before:

• Make sure you know where you are going and how to get there.  Give yourself plenty of time.
• Re-read your application. Remember what you said and why you said it.
• Remind yourself of the research you completed on Andersen and your chosen business area in particular. Knowing your facts and being able to demonstrate your understanding of the industry shows us you are serious about a career with us.
• Prepare appropriate questions. This is your chance to find out exactly what is involved in the work and the training, and to make sure both Andersen and the job are right for you.
• Beyond the essential criteria, we look for other skills and interests. Be prepared to talk about yourself in a wider context.

During:

• Whenever possible, your interviewer will be a line manager from your chosen business area.
• Speak clearly and concisely, but avoid one-word answers—"yes" and "no" will not tell your interviewer anything and will prevent you progressing to the next stage.
• Like the telephone interviews, our face-to-face interviews are structured and capability-based. We want to find out whether you possess various capabilities.  We will ask you to talk about specific examples of when you've used your skills and experience to demonstrate those capabilities. Answer the question asked rather than just talking about everything you know.  Listen carefully to what the interviewer is saying and asking.
• Be yourself, relax and let your real personality come through.
• We do not expect you to have an instant answer for every question. Do not be afraid of silences; take time to think about your responses. If you do not understand a question, ask to have it repeated or rephrased.

After:

• We aim to get back to you as soon as possible. If you are successful, we may invite you to take part in a further interview.
• If you are unsuccessful, please be aware we may not be able to offer individual feedback at this stage due to the sheer number of applicants we interview.