Application Process & Interviews at Airbus

This involved some online assessments and interview. Once that was passed there was a group interview.

Stages - resume vetting, online interview (recorded), assessment day. Assessment day was informative and great to see some of the company (two sided day - great to understand what you would be getting yourself into).

Submission of resume and cover letter followed by a pre-recorded video answer response. Assessment centre of approx 20 candidates with 12 positions available. Assessment centre consisted of group activities and 1 on 1 interviews.

Online application, video interview and online aptitude test, assessment centre

Easy and not intimidating. Its more about giving you the opportunity to tell the employer what you are good than determining where you lack competencies.

1. Initial application 2. Video interview 3. Assessment day 4. Reference check

Submission of CV/cover letter, followed by a group assessment centre which included one on one interviews. The assessment centre involved a lot of teamwork, critical thinking and problem solving activities.

Online assessments > Online 'interview' > Assessment centre comprising of various group activities and real interview. Assessment centre was fun and made the interview less intimidating.

The process consisted of an initial application, a video interview, and an assessment centre that included a short interview.

Reflective - problem solving, morality, teamwork etc.

standard HR and engineering related questions

Previous work experience, university studies, basic knowledge of the company and its assets.

What is your best quality? What makes you enjoy a workplace?

Problem solving, critical thinking, technical aerospace related questions, questions about fitting into company culture, previous experiences.

Technical combined with behavioural questions.

The one question I remember being asked was about my ability and willingness to work in an industry with a high regulatory burden.

Not really any way to prepare. Dress well (some candidates were informal - bad manners) and reflect on some background questions outlined earlier.

Know as much about the company and role as possible

Be yourself, ask questions and be prepared to answer why and how this position would benefit you and the company.

Research the company and know what they do at the location you are applying for. Research general job interview questions, and be prepared for a technical question that will challenge you.

Not just understanding the technical aspects of the work but being able to show that you've learnt from past experiences and are applying these lessons to improve yourself both personally and professionally.

Make sure you want to work in the defence industry.

Be involved in things outside of your courses - involvement in clubs and societies, volunteer organisations, etc. all make you more employable.