There were three interviewers, each with questions about different competencies. One interviewer covered project management/ organisation/ interpersonal skills another covered technical questions. The interview took less than an hour and took place on site.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
What gases are Ireland’s greatest source of greenhouse gas emissions?
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Teagasc (Carlow) in Aug 2024
Interview
In person interview with 3 members of management. Overall normal interview experience for a trainee accountant where initially tell you about the job, then ask about your background in education and work experience. Some questions on CV and experience there. Questions on plans for future in say 5 years time. Also basic double entry bookkeeping technical questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are the typical items you expect to see on an invoice?
it was ok, only technical based questions. Overall if you prep your basic chemistry knowledge you will be fine, make sure to research the basics and the more advanced things. Process optimization is something you should know