Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at KCLSU as 50% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.67 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Barista and Human Resources rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Bar Staff and Commercial Manager roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at KCLSU takes an average of 15 days when considering 6 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Barista had the quickest hiring process (on average 1 day), whereas Project Coordinator roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 30 days).
It was a straight-forward interview process, I applied and then heard back from them, they invited me to an interview.
Interview was ok, all expected questions and they even wrote them in the box on the teams chat which was good as it sometimes helps to be able to read them.
I didn't get through to the next stage, I was asked if I'd like feedback, to which I responded yes please. The interviewer still to this day has not got back to me with the feedback. My interview date was also muddled up in the outcome email. I understand some companies deprioritise candidates and only speak to the person who's been offered the job but it felt very transactional, and a lack of attention to detail (muddling up the date of my interview). If you're unable to provide the feedback, why ask? Not a very good candidate experience considering what this organisation claims to stand for and dealing with students.
The interview occurred in person at their office with three key members of the team the role would be working with. It started with a 10-minute presentation showcasing my portfolio and projects. The interviewers were friendly and polite, asking questions regarding previous experience, technical abilities, and expectations, making for an easy conversation all around.
However, despite mention of providing an outcome post-interview, I haven't received any communication. I reached out to their HR team to kindly request an update, but I still received no response, which I find unprofessional. I believe it's common courtesy and professionalism to inform candidates of the status of their application, especially following a face-to-face interview.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at KCLSU (London, England) in Sept 2022
Interview
Quite a weird interview - there was at least 20 people in a room sat in a circle, and we were given tin foil and five minutes to mould it in to something that represented our character. We then were put into groups of around five and were given random items (our group was given a kitchen sink pipe) and had to advertise it as a different item. We then had to discuss our plans for an apocalypse. Didn't get the job!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Would you rather save an old lady or an army officer in the apocalypse?