Application Process & Interviews at John Holland

Many steps and hoops to jump through Lengthy process

online test, phone interview and face to face interview.

Multiple stages. It was a good process however they were a bit slow on the time frames they had initially set out for response times.

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It was a typical graduate application process. There were an online assessment and questionnaire, telephone interview and face to face interview.

The graduate application process was a bit drawn out.

Started working as an undergraduate and did not require an interview prior to starting full time as a graduate.

Apply, aptitude testing, video interview, more testing, face-to-face interview, medical, offer. Overall, this process took about 5-6 months.

Video Interview Phone Interview Face to Face interview

The interview process was quite a good experience, though there may be a period of no contact or update, this was brief. 1. Resume submission and fill out form 2. Online assessment 3. Phone interview 4. Face to face interview 5. Police check and fitness test.

Phone interview, online assessment and face to face interview.

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The hiring process took about four months for me. While it was longer than I expected, the HR team were good at contacting me about its progression and it was done in a professional manner.

The interview process was the industry standard.

Why do you want to work for us?

Behavioural questions

Questions which usually puts the interviewee in a circumstance and asked to provide an answer and backed up with an example.

Why John Holland?

Who is your favourite superhero and why? Pro/cons of your past work experience Why do you want to join the JHG program? What is your expectation from JHG Do you like building or rail infrastructure and why? How much do you know about rail construction? Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Queried on topics that I wrote in my online application. Previous experience/workplace and a few general HR questions.

Experience in dealing with difficult situations Examples of initiatives shown and being proactive How well do you work in a team.

My previous experience in the construction industry.

More interpersonal and problem-solving questions.

Behavioural questions about times I have demonstrated certain skills.

The aptitude tests & screening process can be cut-throat and is arguably the most difficult stage of the application. Undertake practise exams to get an understanding of how to approach the questions (time is very restrictive).

Ask yourself why you want to work here.

Learn MORE about John Holland's culture and past experience in the projects it has worked on.

Be yourself and show your passion in the industry.

Confidence and passion.

Showcase your eagerness to learn and excel Showcase the past experience you have and highlighting your attributes specifically what they are looking for.

Always use examples from previous workplaces to support your answers.

Research the company, think what your strength is and what you can provide to the company.

Get site experience.

Would be ideal to try to get the undergraduate role or at least organize a work experience week with HR. Try to show interest in current projects.