Cadetships 2014 (2 Viewers)

[Chronost]

Hey guys;
Not normally like me to ask for advice but this is for a friend tonight

She is currently applying for cadetships and she has received a video interview for PwC. We were just trying to figure out what is involved with this interview and what stages come after this. I've tried reading back over this thread but you're all a quiet bunch this year!

It's pretty much the same except like Ellen said, the phone interview is replaced with a video interview, firms are starting to do this now instead of using phone interviews, I guess there's several benefits to this. After that it goes AC(depending on firm this will also have a 1 on 1 or 2 on 1 interview)>Manager/Partner interview>offer

 

[Cleavage]

Hey guys;
Not normally like me to ask for advice but this is for a friend tonight

She is currently applying for cadetships and she has received a video interview for PwC. We were just trying to figure out what is involved with this interview and what stages come after this. I've tried reading back over this thread but you're all a quiet bunch this year!

I'm in the same boat, I have a video interview for pwc, what does this involve?

 

[seremify007]

Where's the video interview done I wonder..? Do you do it from your own place or do you go into the offices for that?

 

[Jinks]

The video interview has replaced the telephone interview stage done in previous years. It's done from your home and you will be asked a selection of questions (similar to that discussed throughout the years on these forums as with any interview) and your responses will be captured on video so treat it as any other interview you would be doing with a person.

Good luck everyone and keep the questions coming!

 

[Jinks]

I'm guessing the video interview has replaced the phone interview they've had in the past? The next stage after the phone interview was the AC

Yup - correct

 

[ilikecats]

Thanks guys! I'll pass the info on.

It seems she has to do it at her home, whenever she's free. It records you answers and then I assume, somebody reviews how you respond later.

Rather interesting concept to me, will be interesting to hear her feedback!

Cheers

 

[Phaze]

Thanks guys! I'll pass the info on.

It seems she has to do it at her home, whenever she's free. It records you answers and then I assume, somebody reviews how you respond later.

Rather interesting concept to me, will be interesting to hear her feedback!

Cheers

I did mine for BDO and GrantThornton today. They pretty much ask the same questions as they would in a normal interview. Although the countdown timer in the corner does make it a bit more intimidating as you may feel obliged to use up the whole amount of time.

 

[seremify007]

What about people who don't have a video camera? I guess this means neither side is stuck on a certain time to do the call which was always a logistical challenge.

 

[esaitchkay]

What about people who don't have a video camera? I guess this means neither side is stuck on a certain time to do the call which was always a logistical challenge.

went out to buy webcam today. did the interview, but completely blanked because it felt so weird talking to a screen. goodbye pwc :|

 

[seremify007]

I'm sure it isn't natural for most people on both sides of the screen.

 

[enoilgam]

Video Interviews are so weird - like, it isnt the questions, but the whole idea of recording yourself speaking. Plus you have to sort of get dressed up - for AMP, I had my shirt, jacket and tie on up top and my boxers down below (I did it at like 11pm).

 

[esaitchkay]

Plus you have to sort of get dressed up - for AMP, I had my shirt, jacket and tie on up top and my boxers down below (I did it at like 11pm).

classic. hahahahaha. I was reading about how people have stood up (while wearing half boxers/suit) and then realised what they've done.

 

[ilikecats]

What about people who don't have a video camera? I guess this means neither side is stuck on a certain time to do the call which was always a logistical challenge.

I saw a copy of the email today. It said there was an iOS app.

I mean really, who does a video interview via iphone.

That being said, in this age of technology to be recruiting somebody who doesn't have access to some sort of video camera would be unusual.


Still, I'm on board the weird and un-natural bandwagon. Don't think I could do it even if I can talk to myself for hours on end if need be!

 

[banditsteps]

That seems like such an awkward method for selection... The whole human interaction aspect of it is taken away :S
This would eliminate a lot of potential people that have excellent interpersonal skills

 

[seremify007]

That seems like such an awkward method for selection... The whole human interaction aspect of it is taken away :S
This would eliminate a lot of potential people that have excellent interpersonal skills

I think it's quite the opposite- a video interview gives you a much better way of demonstrating interpersonal skills than an electronic form or a telephone interview. Before you say it's not reflective of the real world way of human interaction, let me just say- it is.

 

[nellin]

I'm in the same boat.

I did my interview for BDO and even though the questions were pretty standard, the timer made me feel quite nervous.

Pretty sure I bombed that interview

But on the positive side, it was a good prep for all the other video interviews coming up

 

[Phaze]

I'm in the same boat.

I did my interview for BDO and even though the questions were pretty standard, the timer made me feel quite nervous.

Pretty sure I bombed that interview

But on the positive side, it was a good prep for all the other video interviews coming up

exactly how I feel!!

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[Cleavage]

I'm in the same boat.

I did my interview for BDO and even though the questions were pretty standard, the timer made me feel quite nervous.

Pretty sure I bombed that interview

But on the positive side, it was a good prep for all the other video interviews coming up

i did PwC one, omg the timer!

Yeah im glad im not the only one who bombed it then

 

[Phaze]

i did PwC one, omg the timer!

Yeah im glad im not the only one who bombed it then

The timer is scarier with the video interview because you don't know if you should say more or stop ><

 

[esaitchkay]

The timer is scarier with the video interview because you don't know if you should say more or stop ><

I think I'll tape over the timer next time I have a video interview.