The hiring process at Aberystwyth University takes an average of 28 days when considering 3 user submitted interviews across all job titles. To compare, the average duration of hiring at similar companies like BlackRock, Inc. is 14 days, Fabricated Software, Inc. is 2 days, and Apple Inc. is 21 days. Candidates applying for ICT & Customer Services (Industrial Placement) had the quickest hiring process (on average 28 days), whereas ICT & Customer Services (Industrial Placement) roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 28 days).
There was 1 interview via zoom which lasted around 30 mins. They asked detailed questions and they are wanting answers in STAR format, giving relevant examples. There was a panel of 3 staff members, 2 from the management team and 1 from HR. They took turns to ask questions and all wrote down your responses.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give an example of a time when you had competing deadlines and how did you manage these?
I interviewed at Aberystwyth University (London, England)
Interview
Usual academic interview questions. 15 mins presentation (teaching) on your area of specialisation, Questions around the presentation delivery. Previous teaching and admin experience. What are the skills required for teaching.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell about a time when you give pastoral care to a student.
I applied online. I interviewed at Aberystwyth University
Interview
For this post I was interviewed by 2 staff members, and it was a simple series of questions related to admin in a small private room. The interviewer leading was quite inarticulate and hard to follow, with the supporting interviewer often needing to step in to clarify. I found out later that the interviewers had disagreed on who to hire, with the lead favouring someone else. After it didn't work out with their first pick, I was contacted and offered the role, which I took. I was later interviewed for a promotion and this was with a panel of 3 interviewers and a much more structured interview process where I felt more able to demonstrate my suitability, so it looked like protocol had improved.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What experience do you have with databases and digital filing systems?