It was long and tedious, with many different stages. In combination with the multiple other grad programs I applied for it was a hard job, often amounting to several hours a day. I felt like I had a part time job in grad applications given the workload.
Graduate, Canberra - 25 Jul 2023
I would like to say it was a long drawn out process, but in retrospect, due to security and the online boarding process, I have learnt a lot about this process as in comparison with face-to-face interviews. As long as the computer and programs work, it is successful. First time been interviewed via teams was a new learning experience.
Graduate, Darwin - 25 Jul 2023
I found the recruitment process really great. I have applied for quite a few graduate roles and have been knocked out in the second or third round, so I was very excited and surprised when I made it through to the final round. I have had some negative experiences with some other graduate programs, and I particularly liked that I didn't need to do any problem solving activities (these are valid for one year so this can impact on if you are able to get through to the third round of a graduate program! I have found this to be really exclusive in the past.) Throughout the whole process, I really felt that the values of the NIAA shone through; it felt like an authentic process, and I felt that my perspective was really valued. I think graduate programs that operate on preferencing people with the highest GPA or the best IQ scores can at times ignore the whole story and undervalues the other important experiences and skills that people might bring to a graduate program. It also ignores other factors maybe someone's GPA isn't as competitive because they needed to work while completing their studies, or raise children, or care for a sick loved one, or manage an ongoing health concern, for example. I felt like the recruitment process of NIAA was designed to be inclusive and to be focused towards acknowledging these differences in people's lives. Throughout the process, I felt that I was able to really put my most authentic self forward, and all of the activities really lent themselves to this. I had some troubleshooting issues with my laptop for one of the rounds, and the recruitment panel were very understanding and made some time for me to have an interview via video phone call instead. I also had some trouble with attachments not uploading, so I was very appreciative that the recruitment panel were able to give me every chance to succeed, all rounds were set up in a way that really tried to minimise any accessibility and usability barriers so I could just focus on what I wanted to say/transfer in the process. I found the interview with the panel particularly encouraging, the questions were very focused and I enjoyed getting a sense of what the agency values through the panel. Throughout the process, I really felt that my experience and what I could bring to the program was valued, and that I was heard and seen.
Graduate, Canberra - 25 Jul 2023
Very long process. I found the panel interview very intimidating.
Graduate, BRISBANE - 25 Jul 2023
Long-winded and complicated.
Graduate, Canberra - 15 May 2023
Difficult
Graduate, Canberra - 15 May 2023
I thought the process was really authentic and I felt that my experiences were valued.
Graduate, Canberra - 15 May 2023