Application Process & Interviews at Sharp & Carter

My personal experience when being hired as an Intern was that it was a lengthy process. I had about 5 interviews. At the time I thought it was overkill but I can see why they really take the time to make sure everyone is the right fit for the team as they want to protect the culture. I also had to do a typing test, and personality test.

I had a lengthy interview process, firstly meeting with a partner and director of the office, then Keys, then Carts and then with each director of the office. As much as it was a long process, I really enjoyed it as I got to know the company and culture and understood everyone in the office quite well. Made it more welcoming when I started too as I met a fair few people in the office.

The interview process was quite short for me personally. Attend a graduate day and met multiple different people within a few hours before progressing to a second round and then a offer.

The hiring processes at Sharp & Carter consists of various interviews both online and face to face.

it is multiple rounds of interviews with most senior people in the team

Very thorough - 4 stage interviews, met with 6-7 people in the process. Felt excessive at the time, but looking back was good - they need to make sure they get the right people in.

It was a long process which had it's pros and cons. I met about 8 people in my interview process, it showed that everyone was consistent and they cared about who they were hiring. it was a three- four round process: phone screen, 2x teams calls and then a 2 hour interview with 4 people (a bit like speed dating, a new person came in every 30 mins), was originally scheduled for 2.5 hours but one colleague couldn't make it

There were a lot of stages, but great insight to the company and role.

There were a lot of stages, but great insight to the company and role.

There was a graduate day, where for a half day you undertook an interview process which would normally take weeks if not months to go through. It was made up of a round robin interview with all the consultants in the office and then a practical session where you undertook the basic of working in recruitment. Then there was a very informal Skype call with each partner, where we spoke about hobbies etc. These partners took the time to get to know you as a person. It was by far the best interview process I had been involved in as a graduate.

There was a graduate day, where for a half day you undertook an interview process which would normally take weeks if not months to go through. It was made up of a round robin interview with all the consultants in the office and then a practical session where you undertook the basic of working in recruitment. Then there was a very informal Skype call with each partner, where we spoke about hobbies etc. These partners took the time to get to know you as a person. It was by far the best interview process I had been involved in as a graduate.

The interview process is thorough. Meeting with directors and leaders, you really get every opportunity to find out as much information about the company, their processes and what the culture is going to be like prior to being offered. It allows you to really understand the ins and outs which is really important when starting a career, it helps with making the right choice. Assessments are personality and characteristics based. Which outlines your strengths and working behavioural style etc.

The interview process is thorough. Meeting with directors and leaders, you really get every opportunity to find out as much information about the company, their processes and what the culture is going to be like prior to being offered. It allows you to really understand the ins and outs which is really important when starting a career, it helps with making the right choice. Assessments are personality and characteristics based. Which outlines your strengths and working behavioural style etc.

I was a special exception when going through the process of getting this position. I was unable to attend the graduate day and cannot speak on what that is like. I did however get a chance to meet the senior partners and the informal conversational style resonated well with me and made me feel instantly comfortable and open up.

I was a special exception when going through the process of getting this position. I was unable to attend the graduate day and cannot speak on what that is like. I did however get a chance to meet the senior partners and the informal conversational style resonated well with me and made me feel instantly comfortable and open up.

My resume was given to Elise Ford the director of the grad program 20 min phone interview, I was then asked to attend the graduate program day where I could not attend, so a Ms-teams meeting was made with two of the team members. I then had a face-to-face interview with the director of the digital and tech team and a manager. Finally, I had a meeting with Christian Keyo the Wellbeing director of Sharp & Carter. The whole interview process was conducted in 2 weeks with 4 interviews over 2 different platforms

My resume was given to Elise Ford the director of the grad program 20 min phone interview, I was then asked to attend the graduate program day where I could not attend, so a Ms-teams meeting was made with two of the team members. I then had a face-to-face interview with the director of the digital and tech team and a manager. Finally, I had a meeting with Christian Keyo the Wellbeing director of Sharp & Carter. The whole interview process was conducted in 2 weeks with 4 interviews over 2 different platforms

Had 4 interviews before beginning. Very meticulous with personality testing before starting which is great. Your team then know how you learn etc.

Had 4 interviews before beginning. Very meticulous with personality testing before starting which is great. Your team then know how you learn etc.

I was asked about my prior experience, my interests, my life and family. I was also quizzed around my understanding of recruitment and why it appeals to me. The interviews were more of a conversation.

I cant remember much, but I remember being asked about my values, about my childhood, why recruitment, how I go with conflict and resilience.

I was asked personal questions around my hobbies and interests. Surprisingly I wasn't asked any questions about my work experience.

About my personal interests, my passion for recruitment and career goals.

Prior experience, what do I know about recruitment, why are you interested in recruitment. Moreso personality based.

a bit about my previous experience in other roles, why I chose recruitment, where I see myself in the future, what my learning style is like and how I go about building relationships

What were my challenges and strengths etc.

What were my challenges and strengths etc.

Behavioural and social based. It also included a question on experience to date and then general getting to know you questions

Behavioural and social based. It also included a question on experience to date and then general getting to know you questions

What are your goals? Where do you see yourself in the future? Why recruitment? What do you like to do in your spare time? How do you unwind? Have you travelled before? When and Where? Do you have any interest in going somewhere? What do you want to know about recruitment? What do you want to know about the company?

What are your goals? Where do you see yourself in the future? Why recruitment? What do you like to do in your spare time? How do you unwind? Have you travelled before? When and Where? Do you have any interest in going somewhere? What do you want to know about recruitment? What do you want to know about the company?

I was asked questions that ranged from tell me about yourself, to philosophical questions that made me really think about how I would act in certain situations. Most questions were behavioural.

I was asked questions that ranged from tell me about yourself, to philosophical questions that made me really think about how I would act in certain situations. Most questions were behavioural.

What do I think recruitment is? Who am I? What is my history? How did I find Sharp & Carter / fall into the interview process? How do I demonstrate resilience?

What do I think recruitment is? Who am I? What is my history? How did I find Sharp & Carter / fall into the interview process? How do I demonstrate resilience?

Previous employment and hobbies

Previous employment and hobbies

I would recommend to just be yourself. As a intern/graduate, you are hired for your personality and how you communicate rather than what you know about recruitment.

Be yourself, honest and open.

My advice would be to show your true self and show your personality. It would probably be the most major factor for the role more than your academic achievements or prior experience.

Be confident in preparing your elevator pitch - be able to confidently explain your past experiences, passions and what motivated you to join the team. Research into Sharp & Carters values and business overview.

Be yourself, be friendly and outgoing, and do your research on the company and recruitment as an industry.

just be yourself and do some research on the company and its history before going for an interview

Be honest Be yourself

Be honest Be yourself

Just go for it! Recruitment is the most rewarding work you can be apart of, be yourself in the interview process and just have fun.

Just go for it! Recruitment is the most rewarding work you can be apart of, be yourself in the interview process and just have fun.

I would say its more about you personally, be confident in who you are and let Sharp & Carter get to know what makes you tick. Whether that be your family, what you like to do on the weekend? Where you've been travelling? Understand recruitment and do your research. why you would be good in the role and what contribution you can make to the company, Its best to be yourself.

I would say its more about you personally, be confident in who you are and let Sharp & Carter get to know what makes you tick. Whether that be your family, what you like to do on the weekend? Where you've been travelling? Understand recruitment and do your research. why you would be good in the role and what contribution you can make to the company, Its best to be yourself.

Be yourself. Nobody is going to judge you, everyone is inclusive. Its normal to be nervous but all anyone really wants is to just to get to know you to see if you have the right aptitude for recruitment.

Be yourself. Nobody is going to judge you, everyone is inclusive. Its normal to be nervous but all anyone really wants is to just to get to know you to see if you have the right aptitude for recruitment.

Know who you are, what makes you different from other applicants / people? Stay true to yourself and don't be anyone else

Know who you are, what makes you different from other applicants / people? Stay true to yourself and don't be anyone else

Be yourself - Ask questions

Be yourself - Ask questions