Joining the Recruitment Team…
Well, I’ve just joined the recruitment team and I thought it only right that I contribute to the Blog.
I have worked at O2 for just over three years and moved internally within that time, but the selection process I had to go through for my current role as a Senior Retail Recruitment Assistant was a much thorough way of selecting the right candidate.
To give you an idea of the whole recruitment process, I firstly had to pass a paper sift to ensure I met the criteria required for the role. In the past this would have meant I went onto an assessment/interview, however there was another stage of the process I needed to pass…… Two psychometric tests.
These were timed tests, which after a practice/tutorial; I was given a set time to complete each test (20 minutes and 18 minutes if my memory serves me right). I have to admit I was a little nervous before starting the tests as I knew I only had one opportunity to complete them, but I knew how much I wanted the job. So I sat down (in a quiet room on my own - can’t stress that enough) and completed the tests.
You don’t find out your results as these are sent off to the recruiting manager and should you reach interview stage, this gives the person the opportunity to get a more rounded impression of whether you are right for the role, instead of a one off interview.
It’s a great way of recruiting and thankfully for me I was selected! As for the job itself, I’m enjoying the new challenge and everyone has made me feel more than welcome! I’m sure I’ll be writing again after I have settled in…….
- Chris