Application Process & Interviews at Grant Thornton

Standard, AC and partner interview

I was hired outside of the standard companies graduate process. Similar procedure involved. Resume/Transcript - Online assessment - Online Interview - Assessment Centres - Individual Interviews.

Interview was longer than I had expected, and I was slightly unprepared for the technical questions I was asked.

The interview process was excellent, the testing prior to attaining employment didn't feel like an exam, it was testing on soft-skills and placing importance on that as well.

I was hired as a vacationer initially in my penultimate year of university. I can't quite remember the whole process in great detail, but I had to send in a cover letter and resume, answer some online questions, do an online personality test, a video interview, and then finally attend an assessment centre which had a team challenge and one-on-one interviews with a director/partner/manager.

Two rounds of partner interviews with an online assessment on numerical, reading and logic

I had two interviews with Grant Thornton; - The first interview was with the Head of People and Culture. This interview was focused around how I was the right candidate for the job. - The second interview was with the Head of Audit and Assurance. This interview was more of a casual nature and was focused around me as an individual, my career aspirations and my hobbies.

Attended an assessment centre; this was followed up by an individual interview with a manager and partner on the same day - offered position by the end of the week

Group + interviews

Standard public services company hiring process. Including, Online application and online assessment Video interview Final interview Please note that I am aware that some candidates had to attend an Assessment centre day, before final interview

Assessment centres include a tour of the office, as well as a group activity. Individual interviews are often held with managers as well as partners for the final stage.

Phone interview, HR Round, Manager round and Partner rounds.

I had to do an online questionnaire, come in for assessment centre, meet with partners/managers, complete online quiz

Flexible timing for my interview, interviewer are the ones I am working for which is quite good

3 x Phone interview

Online assessment, Video, Assessment centre

Very informal approach which bought the best in me

Resume, online testing, assessment centre, and final interview.

Standard questions (e.g. Why audit, Why GT)

Questions surrounding my personality and qualities to ensure I was a good fit for the team environment.

Technical questions, and there was a lot of explanation about the company and their focuses/structure.

My interviewer seemed really interested in my hobbies and skills, plus the usual questions about why I wanted to work at the firm and my university studies I think.

Mostly behavioural questions

Similar questions to what you would find for most professional positions and what you were exposed to through university studies.

Behavioural type of questions.

Generic interview questions + one random question to test ability to critically think. Top tip: if asked your favourite movie character and why, don't suggest a murdering lunatic of a character.

Questions on my past experiences, academics, interests, future, about GT etc.

Why would I want to work here? what kind of stuff do you want to do? what are your ideal goals?

How are you going to prioritise if you have urgent tasks from several superiors?

Job specific and general

Other than working experience, I have been asked what I do outside of work, such as what movies I like, and going camping and locations

As I was hired as a graduate, there were no technical questions as grads are not expected to know much.

Examples of a company who had a bad CSR/PR disaster recently. My strengths. Why I chose my service line.

Learn the firm's culture, think deeply on why you want to work in audit

Research the discipline/department you would like to work in so you understand the responsibilities and general requirements before the interview. Present well and be honest about expectations.

Be prepared for some technical questions.

You'll stand out at the assessment centre if you place value on collaborating with others.

Be engaging in the interview, know some general business acumen information, be yourself and be keen. Try to enjoy the experience and de-pressurise it.

Stay relaxed pretty informal, research the usual trick questions

Research first the company you are applying for, and make sure you know how to answer why do you want to work for that company and specific area you are applying for. It is very important to try to identify the kind of candidates the company is looking for and demonstrate that you have the relevant skills for the position applied.

Settle in, this is a long process; have multiple lines out for different firms & roles. You'll get what you do best. Practice everything before the assessed quiz/interview. Side note, GT doesn't just hire academics, if you've real-world skills, related or not, and can prove ability, you'll get far.

Research well into Grant Thornton and its values, as well as the service line for which you are applying for.

Have a focus point, but an open perspective.

Just be yourself and act in a professional manner should you get called in

Apply through GradAustralia is a good way to start. Ask the People and Culture people for as much information as possible before the interview.

Just be yourself. Dress smart and show the confidence that you will succeed in your role.

Brush up on the basic accounting concepts

Be confident. Sell them what you have (even if it is not much). They initially care more about your behaviour and mannerisms as opposed to technical knowledge. Scout company site.