Went for first round of interview which was fine, everyone was friendly. But shocking to hear that there's still a need to go down for an observation to see if i'm a good fit, then a psycho test, and a final round interview, and reference checks before being offered? No one with a fulltime job would be able to do so (taking so many days leave for something that's not confirmed).
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Stroke Support Station in Nov 2024
Interview
The hiring process is quite long as it takes about 3 weeks plus and possibly longer as there are references checks involved. The hiring manager and HR are generally okay as they asked appropriate questions. However, the HR should learn to be more clear about the hiring process as there were some things that i was told last minute by him such as making me come down for the interview 30 mins earlier to do a test and going for a 2nd round interview which he didn’t mention it during the first round. Also, the 2nd round was with the head of HR and most of the questions asked were about the same as the ones asked during the 1st round, which honestly was a complete waste of my time.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Previous job experiences.
Questions that appeared in the short test before the interview
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I applied online. I interviewed at Stroke Support Station in Apr 2024
Interview
Both the hiring manager (HOD) and the HR are very nice and easy-going. Hiring manager seems to have a heart for the juniors, and is open to mentoring them. Her passion for the social service industry can be felt, and her expertise in both advocacy and comms is prominent during the interview. Based on the interview, it seems to me that she would make a good boss/leader who is decisive, fair, and progressive. Overall, a light-hearted interview session.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are the takeaways that you have from your stint as a media producer?
What are you good at in terms of skills?
What do you wish to do in the area of comms?