Tuath Housing interview questions

First round was a teams screening call with HR and senior manager from construction department. It was quite casual and more like a chat. They told me on the call I’dove forward to an in person interview. Interview was in their office about 2 weeks later. It was the same two people as the first round along with head of construction. It was much more formal and they each asked me about 3 or 4 questions. They were difficult questions and I felt like I wouldn’t know to the answer to some of them unless I worked there or another housing body (like what does the solicitor need to have completed before financial close?’) was a random question, I did feel like the interview process was quite cold and they didn’t really give feedback after I answered the question, like another follow up question to encourage a more thorough answer maybe? I didn’t like how the job spec didn’t give a range of years of experience required so I didn’t know if I was under or over qualified. The HR person asked me twice (both first round and second round) what my salary while in the presence of the my prospective managers which I thought was awkward. They also told me I’d be required to do 5 days in the office for 6 months which was a big turn off for me. Disappointing to receive a cold email telling me I wasn’t successful when up to that point the HR rep always called me. I also didn’t receive any feedback and I know they have it because the 3 interviewers were scribbling a lot during the interview. I didn’t like how they weren’t very flexible with interview times. Both interviews were Tuesday mornings. I wasn’t given a few different times, it seemed like it just suited them and that was final. I appreciate when interviewers give an applicant multiple dates for them to choose from.

Panel of 5, friendly but stern, especially woman from HR who was from Dublin office. Tough questions and didn’t give anything away. People and culture seem to do the leg work prior to interview being point of contact for applicants and will get in touch after interview.