Application Process & Interviews at WM New Zealand

It was good, but there were long periods of time with no contact which made me think I hadn't got the job and I started pursuing others and almost signed another contract. For example, we heard we got through to psychometric testing, then after that didn't hear anything for weeks. I keep going through phases of thinking that I didn't get it but then after a few weeks/a month WM would pop back up again, and this happened a few times. Personally I had clear vision of what site I was going to be placed at and who my manager was, but was really surprised in the first week that the other grads didn't know what location they would be put and what team they were in, and they still didn't know for days after starting with the company. Not knowing the work location or my specific role would put me off signing a contract. Other than those two points everything was good. The talent team are all lovely, they are very friendly, warm and bubbly people who feel welcoming. Great faces to have at the forefront of the company.

The interview process was a surprise as to how intense it was - which is a good thing. There was a good amount of pressure associated with it.

It was okay at times the communication was lacking, about what is the next step or what is currently happening. This is before starting the first week. The onboarding first week was very beneficial.

Very thorough and well done

The recruitment process includes completing a skill test, video interview and an on-site group assessment centre

I was asked situation questions "Tell us a time when..." and used examples from previous work places as my answers. My advice for future candidates is to research common situational interview questions and prepare about 6 examples that can be adapted.

Can't remember - was a bit of a blur. I do remember them being very insightful and dug deep into more about me as a person instead of what I knew,

cant remember

They are all Behavorial Questions where I need to provide an answer with an example of a situation.

My advice is to not be nervous for the interview process. I am quite a shy person especially when it comes to interviews and can get quite stressed about them. But the WM team are so nice and friendly, when I arrived everyone was so lovely and put my nerves at ease! Prepare some interview answers and just be yourself, there is no need to be nervous.

Don't take the assessment day lightly. Speak confidently - even if you don't know the answer.

Do your research and understand why you are wanting to become a WM employee. Also, make sure you understand what you want from the job.

not much prep needed for interviews, just come in, be honest, and display your skills and mindset as best you can. maybe a small amount of background research about the company