Application Process & Interviews at Beca New Zealand

First apply with CV and cover letter. Then two rounds of interviews one of which includes technical and problem solving questions based on a case study.

Interview process is ok. Submit application online, then short video interview, then in person interview.

I don't remember the interview process. but i have been involved in the hiring process and there doesn't seem to be a lot of technical testing. we focus more on the people and their engagement in the interviews and meet and greets. I think we have one person involved in the hiring nationwide for the structural business line which helps with hiring consistency across the country

The interview was really good. A good level of formality. I didn't get enough visibility of the role or company.

My interview process was fast tracked as I had previously worked with a team member at a secondment office, during an internship. The process was therefore not representative of other peoples experiences.

The interview process consists of several stages: Online Application: Start by submitting your resume and cover letter online. Online Self-Recorded Video: Shortlisted candidates complete a self-recorded video interview. Phone Interview: Successful video interviewees move on to a phone interview. In-Person Interview: The final stage involves an in-person interview where you meet with team members or managers at Beca office.

The interview was very chill and made me more interested in the role.. The post-interview process took a very long time for me to get a response.

2 on one with a younger more relateable person and a senior interviewer.

friendly and good

I was hired off the back of an internship, therefore, gaining experience in the team prior to joining full-time was an easy process and decision.

I did the usual internet questions and video interviews. I then had a face to face with an intermediate and a senior, after which they offered me the job.

Rigid, broad, and rightly so. Given lots of opportunity to demonstrate the extent of character, experience, and skills in the initial application. Then friendly people on the other side of the table once you made it to the interview stage. Case Study to review for the interview was fun, challenging, and the perfect test for assessing the extent of the candidates abilities. It wasn't overly time consuming but it let you showcase your competence really well. It was done better than any other company I applied for.

For Internship: I believe there may have been an prescreening process (some self tests), or a 1 way interview before a single in person interview with 3 people (Geotech Akl manager, graduate, Geotech NZ manager)

My interview process involved coffee with the SM before meeting one other grad and the TL. I did not go through the formal grad process.

I went straight from an internship to a graduate role. My intern application was very simple, but I'm aware it has since changed to be more rigorous but the new process sounds interesting. They are give a case study to evaluate and answer questions from it. My step into a graduate role was with my manager and it was just a conversation that I wanted to stay.

The interview process was good it was relaxing and straight forward the follow up was disappointing

It was just a standard interview. I had it with two people and the questions were as expected.

Applications closed very early, earlier than most other companies hiring for similar roles. There was an online application, the next round was online cognitive tests, then recorded video interviews (3x 1 min videos that I had to record an answer to some questions), then the final stage was an in person 45 minute interview.

Was quick turnarounds, interviewing process had very kind people interviewing so felt more relaxed.

The interview was simple yet focused on character and potential for growth which are highlights for me

About my past jobs

Communication, teamwork, difficult situations

See above.

I was asked about relevant work/volunteer experience and university projects that I had worked on.

My interview was conversational, focusing on my motivations and reasons for choosing civil engineering as a career. It provided a comprehensive understanding of my interests and values, highlighting the cultural and motivational fit with the organisation.

General and some specific about skill

I can't remember. exactly, but they were phrased as 'give me an example of a time when you exhibited XYZ' or 'had to think quickly to problem solve for something' etc. It was a good way to let the candidate draw from their own experiences and show real life results relevant to what the interviewer was attempting to assess.

A couple of technical questions, general questions about group activities (in school/university classes) or team sports and how you dealt/would deal with certain difficult situations (i.e. someone not pulling their weight etc)

- Which area of the team would you be interested in working in? - What kind of work do you see yourself doing in 5 years time? Limited range as wasn't a formal interview process from intern to grad.

Questions were asked to get to know me as a person.

I was asked to prepare a response to a project based question. My interviewers asked me normal interview questions and questions about my studies and hobbies.

In the in person interview, I was asked specific questions about the experience on my CV, how I manage multiple priorities and tasks, and if I have had to have a difficult conversation with someone before and how I handled it.

Questions about how I deal with difficult problems, asking for help, communicating with others.

a range referring to my CV experience and the company

Career goals, passions, interests (career wise & hobbies), describe yourself, etc. Nothing out of the ordinary.

About my thesis research. They asked about my skills and posed situations which I responded to

I was asked about my studies, general interview questions (i.e. name a time when...) and some personal 'about me' questions.

General self introduction, and experience related questions. The manager was aware that I had never done industrial work as my internships were all research based, so they adjusted the question to be "what would I do when...", which I found really considerate.

I was asked the usual general-type questions such as telling them more about my self of why Beca etc. This was followed by the behavioral type questions where you demonstrate your competence under various scenarios. Beca also asked about times I exhibited technical skills more than the other engineering consultancies I applied to. I hear a case study has now been included so quick thinking and adapting to new material is important.

Mostly about what I studied, what did I want to do with my career, and stuff about me as a person to see if I would fit with the current team

Research the company, talk to people that work there. Have a good idea of the kind of work you want to do, its not useful when people say they would do anything. Show some passion and that you have a drive for something, even if this changes over time.

Be yourself and engage with the people you are talking to. Try not to burn bridges. they may come in handy in the future.

See above.

being a good communicator and understanding your weaknesses as well as your strengths is as important as good grades

Before the interview, research the company's past projects, identify your areas of interest, and have questions ready about the company's future goals and how you can contribute to them. This demonstrates your enthusiasm and engagement.

Try and do a bit of research on your interviewers, as some of them may have been at the company for a very long time and have some interesting stories/experiences to share.

be honest and work on careers

Be very outgoing in your interview as it seemed to work the best for me. Also be honest because what you say you're interested in does matter. They will use that to assign you projects when start.

They give you most of the questions before the interview so break down what characteristics/ skills they're trying to assess with each question and tailor your answer to cover those things. Only write key words down or remember key words to draw from in your answers though. Don't rote learn answers - showcase your character and thinking/ communication style naturally as you answer. Also you don't have to be perfect, so take that pressure off of yourself, just do your best and treat the interview as a conversation rather than a test.

Beca are not purely focused on grades (GPA), if you have decent people skills and are self aware of your own skills/where you may lack along with being friendly and open to working with many people you should be fine.

Put time into creating a tailored application. Research the team you want to work for, look on LinkedIn to see what experience people who already work for that team have, show rather than tell the reader your skills - use the "STAR" framework when describing your experiences.

Keep an open mind.

Find something you are passionate about. If you are excited it can be contagious.

understand the discipling your applying for and the companies role identify areas with a competitive advantage and express not just what you can do for the company but vice versa.

A lot of the questions you will be asked will be readily available in youtube interview tutorials. There will not be a lot of surprises. If you have a good work history or uni record you will do fine. Just be enthusiastic, excited and optimistic.

Focus on your growth as a person

Be attentive when prerecording answers! Don't be lazy, be presentable, tidy your room etc! It's great to have things that you do outside of study/work. Hobbies and interests make for great co-workers

Look into common interview questions and prepare some answers. I took in a took book with some bullet points and listed my experience - this helps if you get nervous and to ensure that you aren't using the same example over and over.

Prepare for the general interview questions and familiarize the foundation of your field (as we do lots of technical job). Know your past experience well and be able to share it in the details that align with the role.