I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at HKA in Dec 2018
Interview
The interview process consisted of a two stage interview with writing test. I had to review an existing document. Both interviews had 2 people on the panel. All my interviewers were professional and empathetic.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions around my CV and experience, some behavioural/situational questions and opportunity to ask questions to the interviewers
Thank you for your feedback on your interview experience and congratulations on being offered the role!
The process at 6+ weeks sounds longer than our typical time to hire (11 business days) there may have been extenuating circumstances why your process took much longer than this.
You mention you interviewed in December 2018, again I am unsure if this is an error or there is another reason for such a time gap.
I am pleased to hear you had a positive experience with your interviewers and unfortunate you found the interview itself difficult. As you were successfully hired at the end of the process, you must feel proud of your performance at the interviews and on the writing test.
You can reach me via chrisbernard@hka.com if you think helpful and discuss your experience further.
I hope you are very much enjoying and now settled in your role.
Best wishes,
Chris
Partner, Global People Recruitment and ED&I
The interviews are for you to meet the team which is fun, but the entire process was super long, a couple of hours almost without break, 15 min lunch break is the only time for you to go to the bathroom and quickly grab snacks, ask for references and stuff and don't even bother to send out a final decision after all these steps.
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent interview for the position of Consultant. We are pleased you found the interview itself easy and fun. I am sorry to hear you did not to take a break during the session. In your feedback you do not specify if you had requested a break as I am sure our colleagues would definitely have agreed to you taking a comfort break etc. This could have been communicated at the start of the process and we take on board your feedback for future improvements.
I am sorry you were not successful on this occasion and do hope you secure a suitable opportunity .
Best wishes,
Chris Bernard
Global People Recruitment and ED&I Director
First Round was pretty straight forward. Basic questions related to your background. The other one was - why you want to join hka. and other ques such as strengths, and interests
Thank you for your interest in HKA and for providing feedback on your recent interview experience. It is good to hear you had a positive experience and you found the interview itself straightforward.
Whilst we did not progress to offer on this occasion, I hope the interview process helped with learning more about HKA. Please continue to keep HKA in your sights for the future.
Wishing you every success with your future career.
Chris Bernard
Global People Recruitment and ED&I Director