Application Process & Interviews at Arup

I was already an intern (and did not go through a hiring process to get that role) so did not have to go through the formal hiring process so cannot comment.

The recruitment process was rigorous. The interview was somewhat casual

Online form, CV and cover letter, Academic transcript > Assessment activities (online) > In-person interview

It was fantastic, there was no stupid online recorded interview, just a simple application online followed by an aptitude test and then after passing these I was advanced to the interview stage.

I applied as an intern. Completed a casual interview and a formal interview. After I completed my internship, there was a casual interview to establish the company's future and my future. I entered into a casual contract. I was offered a graduate role after I demonstrated I fulfilled my tasks during the casual contract period.

The process contains several steps including CV and cover letter, recorded video answers, interview and job offer. This was all rather standards when compared to the many other companies I have applied to in the past. I cannot remember if I had to provide my GPA. From the perspective of someone working at the company I see that our recruitment is very rigid and limits our ability to offer unique work experience for students that do not want to/cannot participate in a 12-week summer internship or start a grad program in February.

Standard process, easy to navigate and do all the required assessments. The interview was very straightforward and comfortable.

Automated process, some psychometric assessment and reading tasks, was quite stringent and did not leave me with confidence that I would make it through to the role. After succeeding the automated process, my application was reviewed and I was asked to come in for an interview.   Recruitment team (HR side) does not do well for advertising roles or making us marketable compared to our competitors.

I was interviewed for my internship position - the process was quite straightforward. There was an initial application (incl. written responses to questions with resume attached), followed by a situational judgement test (one section on solving puzzles and numerical / verbal reasoning and another on personality). I was then invited to an interview with 2 members from the team I was interviewing for. Following this interview was the offer. The transition to a graduate involved signing a provisional offer and then upon completion of university officially being taken on board as a graduate. There was also the opportunity to work for a few days a week during the year leading up to the graduate program starting.

Was fairly straightforward and everyone was helpful

There was a pre-interview personality test with questions around how you work best as well as logic games. the interview was the most relaxed interview I've ever been in, felt very comfortable and more like we were just having a chat than some kind of assessment.

Cannot recall.

I was asked questions that reflected the nature of my attitude, it mattered to the team that I had a positive attitude and interest in learning.

The majority of my interview was about my past work experience and extra curriculars that developed my soft skills. There was no technical questioning for my position.

A few questions about myself, my experience and my previous roles and education as well as a few behavioral questions.

Very good questions to understand who I am in a work/social sense, how I communicate, dealt with challenges regarding teamwork in the past, and questions regarding the content of my work. Great questions around my desires for work, what are my drivers and what would make me feel successful / proud of the work I was doing, to see if I aligned with the team's goals.

I can't remember exactly, but they asked me to introduce myself and also brought up my responses from my questions in the application and I elaborated on them as well.

- Be yourself. Study the projects you've done at Uni, pay particular attention to the methodology you've used for problem-solving and the outcomes.

Research the company and what they do (locally and globally) Research the company and their values

Our company has a Key Speech written by the founder, Ove Arup, give it a read and see if you like the content of it. Arup is a moral company that hires quality candidates with a good attitude. Show your personality and present a good attitude in your interview.

I think candidates should look up the projects and values of the company and if possible, network with current employees before applying.

Be true to yourself. While it's common to get ahead of ourselves in the pursuit of a job, it's important to consider if you genuinely want that position. Does it align with your values and long-term goals? Would you enjoy working in that role and at that company? If the answer is yes, it shouldn't be difficult to secure the job. Be proactive and demonstrate your enthusiasm for joining the firm. Clearly explain why you are passionate about the role and how you can contribute to the company's success. Do your research on the company culture and values to ensure they resonate with you. Highlight your relevant skills and experiences that make you a strong candidate. Be prepared to discuss how you can address the company's needs and challenges. Finally, stay confident and authentic during the interview process, as authenticity can leave a lasting positive impression on potential employers.

Go to networking events and get contact information to give you the best chance of being filtered through, potentially avoiding the psychometric testing, and being shortlisted for an interview.

Research the company and what makes it stand out. For example, Arup has a big internal research focus and they also publish white papers on different topics. If you find something interesting from the area you are interviewing for, have a read and bring it up during your interview. Another thing to research for Arup are the values and the key speech which are both key components of the company in defining the culture of the organisation. In general for any interview, having some questions that you want to ask the interviewer is also a great way to find out more about the company and sending a thank you email after the interview is good courtesy.

Read up about the company and talk about where your values align with ARUP's in your application. For grads they're really looking for a cultural fit more than someone with the best technical proficiency.