Application Process & Interviews at Findex New Zealand

Interview and assessments were pretty normal and held to a high standard.

The interview process was relatively easy. It was more focused on personality and fit within the company as opposed to accounting skills as they stated they were willing to train the right person. No assessments were conducted in my interview.

It was like a litmus test to see if I would fit in with the work culture and what I'd be like in the future when dealing with clients. There was an aptitude test that happened before the interview process also.

My only complaint was after first applying for the job, the process of arranging interview times, and start date took quite a long time. However interview was relaxed, not uncomfortable at all. Training and initiation are great.

Process was really good for me. Communication with Findex was really good.

Hiring went smoothly

A bit random, was given no set starting date, no clue on how my contract works, and got in touch with absolutely no one as soon as I started about how I'm doing until 4 months after I signed up.

The interview process itself was grand, the interactions with HR and getting my contract sorted took longer than expected. Was given wrong contract etc

It was a long process. Delayed and lack of response from HR.

It has changed dramatically since I did it

I've heard varied things from some people regarding the process. Being out of town I was able to do a Skype interview. Most do psychometric testing, some people have been asked questions on company financial statements (basic). Most were interviewed by two different people in the same room.

I just had one interview and had to complete one assessment online. Online assessment did not really apply to NZ as there were questions about miles and hectares etc.

Assessment Centre and Interview - both were pleasant enough experiences

No pressure, comfortable environment

Getting 7 different referees seemed like too much. Seemed like a long drawn out process

Straightforward and prompt communications

Initially met the HR person at the time during a brief discussion at one of the networking events. After that, there was one interview with the two Auckland Audit partners and then once graduated I started.

Phonecall followed by an interview. Then a coffee with another member of staff

Two interviews, phone and in person, psychometric and aptitude testing

Online Assessment First interview with someone from HR Second Interview with the head of HR and partner of the division I wanted to work in

What courses I'm studying, my goals, if I work well under pressure, my strengths & weaknesses

mainly personality related questions. What were my grades, what classes did I enjoy the most, what do I do outside of school, what am I looking for in Findex, what do I expect and what work experience do I have so far unrelated to accounting

How well I felt uni had prepared me for this role, what life experiences were relevant and which of the two I found more important. There were others, but that's what I remember.

Questions about my ideas for career future, what areas of accounting I was most interested in. Discussion of what was involved in job, questions about my past work experience and study.

Didn't have one.

It has changed dramatically since I did it

What was a workplace conflict situation you were involved in and how did you resolve it?

Got asked what went wrong in a paper that I failed What I like to do in my spare time

Mostly competency questions in regards to how you relate or react to differing situations

Why I thought I'd be suited to the role? Why I wanted to do the role? How I handled different scenarios

The usual around what you want to achieve, career goals, what education you had etc

Simple questions, what background do I have, any experience, transcripts, nothing really accounting related. More discussion around people handling, etc.

Why you chose this firm? What are you goals?

Why I wanted to be in this job, weaknesses, strengths, ambitions/goals

What my personality was and how people would describe me What i look for in a work place

What i knew of the company, why I chose the company, my goals, how the company aligned with my goals and vice versa. My work experience

what are your weaknesses? And what are you doing to improve them?

What I know about Findex, what I expect to be doing in the role I was applying for, what I like to do on the weekends.

Why do you want to work here? Why should we hire you?

Were pretty structured which was a bit different from other interviews which were a bit more relaxed - Even between interviewing at two different findex offices

Be themselves & if they are willing to work hard, they will be fine. Ensure they create a good work life balance for themselves at the beginning.

nothing specific, other than making sure you have some answers prepared about yourself and your general experience.

Don't be highly strung, do a bit of research about the group. Be affable.

Just be yourself

Look at our key behaviours and ensure you are aligning your skills and experience to these. Be yourself in the interviews. We hire on personality, not grades

Be yourself, they care about your personality and how'll you'll fit in just as much as your ability. If you can show genuinely that you're someone who's wanting to learn and improve that will go a long way.

Just know what you have written in your CV and make sure it is all correct.

Not really, just be yourself and enjoy your interviwers company

Know what the role entails and what skills are needed for the role. Also to think of situations you've had for e.g. pressure put on you or had to work in a team and how you handled those situations

Be confident in your answers and believe that your interviewers want the best for you

Be yourself. Don't overthink the interview process. get amongst it early. Impress them with personal skills.

Be open and honest. Be yourself

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Know some background of the company, it's objectives and goals. Know your background, skills and experience and be able to connect these with the companies

Be yourself, My employer looks at more than just your qualifications it is about your attitude and willingness to learn as well

Research Findex and what the goals of the company have. Research the role you are applying for. Just be yourself in the interview.

Read up on the company. Be prepared to answer questions about anything in your CV

Absolutely hopeless HR in head office, got offered the job in October - Didnt hear anything / get my contract till about a month before I started even with me calling and emailing trying to get in contact to figure out simple things like actual start dates as was traveling and had no idea when to book a return ticket. Had two other friends offered jobs by Crowe Horwath but found it so unprofessional that they couldnt get in contact they rejected the offer and got jobs in other Firms. Very similar experience to others I have talked to since joining. All most took another Job I was offered after accepting offer to work at Findex after not hearing anything but start date would have mucked up my Travel.

Research the brand and their goals