As we head into the new year, we’re working hard to make sure our recruitment process is as enjoyable as possible, from start to finish. So, what exactly can you expect if you apply for a role with us?
In this article, we’ve outlined our interview process, what we’re looking to find out about you, and the kind of qualities that make for a successful candidate and future Zegon.
Recruiter screen
The first stage of the process will be an initial phone screen conducted by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. This is a brief call to find out a bit more information about you and your interest in Zego, why you’re leaving your current role and what you’re looking for in your new one.
As well as getting a brief understanding of your background and experience, we’ll also ask some general housekeeping questions, such as your notice period and salary expectations. This is also an opportunity for you to find out more about Zego and ask any questions you may have; our team of recruiters will guide you through the process and give you as much information as possible.
Hiring manager/technical screen
After the recruiter screen, you’ll move on to the second stage: a screening call with the hiring manager (who you’ll be reporting to if you’re successful in your application), or another member of your team.
This will be a relaxed and relatively informal conversation that allows us to get a better feel for your skills and experience, what your strengths are, and to further establish your fit for the role.
If all goes well at this stage and both you and the hiring manager are happy to proceed, you’ll be invited to an online video call interview. This will consist of two separate parts: a technical or task presentation (dependent on the role you’ve applied for) and a values-based interview.
Task presentation/technical interview
The task presentation or technical interview will be the first part of your online interview and will be conducted by your hiring manager and/or another senior member of the team for which you’re interviewing. This is a deeper look into what you have to offer in terms of your technical skill-set, depending on where your role sits within the organisation.
Firstly, we’ll ask you to discuss a recent project of your choosing - something you know well and had a substantial contribution to. This is your opportunity to show your depth of understanding and talk about the processes you have experience with.
After that, we’ll go through your task presentation or technical challenge exercise (dependent on which role you’re interviewing for) and, at this stage, we’re looking to test how well you’ll be able to perform in this role. Feel free to express yourself in whatever medium you feel most comfortable with and best showcases your skills.
Values interview
All Zegons are expected to live up to our company values, and the second part of your online interview will be focused on how well these apply to you. We know these can manifest in different ways, so we’re interested to know how you’ve embodied these in both your professional and personal experiences.
This interview is different to a ‘culture’ assessment that takes place at some companies. At Zego, we value bringing together individuals that have unique backgrounds and different ways of thinking. This is why we don’t assess people based on a cultural fit - we don’t want to hire all the same people! What we do want to know, however, is whether or not you value the same things that we do here at Zego and whether you’ll be happy working in this environment.
Diversity of thought and personality are what we’re aiming for here, as long as all of our employees value the same things.
Bar raising interview
The final stage of the interview process is the bar-raising interview. If you’re successful in your task presentation/technical and values interviews, then you’ll meet with a member of our senior leadership team. This will be a one-on-one conversation that establishes your motivation to join us here at Zego and to find out what really gets you out of bed in the morning.
We’re a company that encourages the learning and development of everyone who works for us, so we want to make sure you’re truly in a place to get the most out of us and the role you’re applying for. Finding this out will allow us to determine if you can raise the bar at the company, and to make sure both the candidate and the leadership are aligned on priorities.
Top Tips
We’re looking for three things from candidates during our recruitment process:
- Your ability to do the job
- What your values are
- Your potential to learn and grow with us as a company.
The best advice we can provide is to come with a clear idea of your own experiences - what they’ve taught you, as well as what you value about them. We want to know what has shaped you in your career so far and what you’re looking to get out of your time here at Zego.
As with any interview, just relax and be yourself. Our recruitment process is a chance for you to get to know us just as much as it is for us to get to know you, so ask us as many questions as you need to understand if we’re the right place for you!
If you think you might be a good fit for Zego, or fancy getting a first-hand experience of our interview process, then head over to www.zego.com/careers/ to check out our latest vacancies.