I applied online. I interviewed at Arvato (Birmingham, England)
Interview
Teams call then in person interview. General conpetency based questions exploring understanding of project lifecycle and methodology. Followed up with an in person interview, which consisted of a few compency style questions and then a work based problem solving exercise.
I applied online. I interviewed at Arvato in Apr 2023
Interview
Two interviews both via Teams. First with PMO Manager and second with PMO Manager and Programme Manager. Generic PRINCE2 questions and focus on previous experience. Heard result of interview within 2 days
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What achievement outside work are you most proud of
I applied online. I interviewed at Arvato in Aug 2020
Interview
Phone Interview with Recruiter, Next Case study with a hiring manager. The case study was about designing the entire supply chain for a big existing tech company. The case study provided with minimal to no data, but the questions were horrible. With no data-backed information it is completely meaningless to expect a complete supply chain design from a candidate within 1 hour! The follow-up interview was expected to have a 15-minute presentation on the case study, but that eventually turned out to be a critique discussion for 1 hour 15 minute. Kept facing charging questions like "Why did you do that? If you have done that, what would happen if it is that? Why did not you consider that? "
I was asked to show myself on the video, but the interviewer would not show herself. Too much house noise. Communication rating 2/10.
I would give 2/10 to the interviewer/manager, and 0/10 for the interview process. Nobody in the world can give a client a SCD solution in an hour. So stop acting like one. Utterly frustrated and disappointed.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your overall supply chain design proposal?
what are your transportation strategies? (they expect it to be highly detailed!)
warehouse design?
detailed cost planning?