Application Process & Interviews at NAB

The interview process quite long - it involved an online application, psychometric assessments, a video interview and then an assessment centre. The team were accessible and communicated throughout the entire process, which was fantastic.

Online application with an aptitude test. Then a face to face interview

The assessment centre was engaging and challenging. Although, there was no formal interview was conducted.

It was a very smooth process from the application, to the online testing, then and interview with 2 managers.

As I was internal, the assessments comprised of the usual online type assessments and I had a two on one interview.

Written application > Aptitude testing > Video interview > Assessment centre > Group interview

For the graduate role it was pretty intense with a lot of hurdles

Psychometric testing, video interview, assessment centre. I did a test presentation but was never actually interviewed.

I was asked about my life experiences, instances I exhibited leadership and teamwork, and how I see myself as fitting within the NAB values.

Job specific and graduate specific

They were all mainly behavioural questions. Trying to find out what type of a person i was, what i would do in a certain situation and etc. Also questions about the company.

Why do you want to join the company? Unfortunately I can't remember the rest!

Why do you want to work for NAB? Describe a time had to work with a difficult colleague.

NAB hires based on behaviour and cultural fit. You can be the smartest person in the room, but if you can't connect with people then you won't be a good fit for the organisation. Be yourself in the interviews.

Be yourself & show you're willing to learn

Be yourself, respectful, polite and energetic. Don't be fake, and definitely know most of the key details about the company.

Do thorough research on the banking industry as it is highly regulated and any prior knowledge will look impressive.

Be sure to know exactly what area of the business in which you want to work. The stream for which you apply may not offer the opportunities and roles that you seek in your chosen location.

Read the website and news on the company - make sure you learn about the company's activities outside your area of interest (e.g. community involvement). Practice any and all interview questions you can think of. Use the STAR approach.

Know the company inside out. Especially how the company measures its success.