Application Process & Interviews at Meltwater Australia

I had three interviews. First round was between myself and the Talent Acquisition Manager in the Sydney Office. From there I had a skype interview with someone on the team and the Senior Manager in the team from Melbourne. Finally I had a panel interview with the Management team and the Area Director.

Intensive.

Good, we have an extensive process to ensure that a candidate is the right fit for the business but also that the business is the right fit for the culture - this works both ways and it's important.

The first interview I had was with my now manager, followed by the MD and finally with the leader of APAC.

My situation was unique as a moved from a part time role while I was at uni in NZ over to Australia for a full time job. The whole process was smooth, and I felt like it was just as much about me learning about meltwater as it was meltwater learning about me.

Multiple interviews, with a lot of interesting questions and processes. Simply put: if you do not get the job, it's a great learning process to go through.

The group interview was very intense but really rewarding and interesting.

Four round of interviews with the final being a panel.

CV applications submitted through JDs on LinkedIn and on website mainly, also reach out proactively on LI to find suitable candidates. Talent manager then phone screens and puts candidates forward for meet and greets with management, often there will be phone calls or software demos as part of this process. If candidate remains strong throughout these steps, they will be put forward for a formal panel interview and then decision made.

Pretty straight forward.

2 phone calls, one face-to-face and then a panel interview.

First round with recruitment, then a casual interview and a final panel interview

4 interviews. 1 phone, 3 in person with the last interview being a panel. Ultimately, they want someone who is a culture fit, ready to develop and looking to improve and progress quickly. There are plenty of questions to test your knowledge of the company because they want to make sure you align with what they are trying to achieve. Be ready to be put on the spot and work in the time you're given, some of the questions can be pretty challenging.

I was asked about examples of using sales skills in my life, causes I'm passionate about, What I studied and why. I was also asked how I would respond in practical scenarios as well as asked to act out a mock sales process.

A lot of personal questions about yourself.

There were a lot of questions about my interests, experience and career goals. Considering I was a graduate of the questions were tailored more to my future opportunities rather than my previous work in the industry.

Job experience, education and finally some case studies.

Pretty classic questions e.g. strengths weaknesses, giving real life examples.

Lots of problem solving and team building questions.

How would I succeed in this role, how do I take criticism, what has been my previous account management experience, how do I think I will go as I am changing industries?

strengths and weaknesses, we did a mock call, and a panel interview

Motivation. Culture fit.

Examples of resilience and drive Mock phone calls as if I was an employee calling a client Interest in management and career prospects long term

Lots of questions around the media and business in general.

How I handle feedback, ability to work to targets, am I curious

Experience, likes, dislikes. It was broad. Also 2 role playing sessions.

Mainly behavioural type questions alongside some role playing

Think about selling yourself as a well rounded person rather than just a drone worker - Meltwater wants to hire lively, interesting people with energy and dynamic personalities. Similarly, think about how you've practically used the skills they're looking for in real life. Having actual work experience isn't everything but being critical and creative is important

Know your strengths and weaknesses and be able to apply them to real world examples.

Research the company, know what you want and assert yourself.

Be prepared, do your research on the business, industry and competitors. Make sure you know your strengths, areas for improvement and what motivates you. It's important to have good self insight and awareness.

Ensure you're across what Meltwater does and who our competitors are. What are our value propositions vs. the competitors?

Be themselves, be as charismatic as possible and be honest about your strengths and weaknesses

Have EQ

Be yourself as they hire on smarts but mostly on the person in front of them.

Bring your personality and energy, if Meltwater sees potential and enthusiasm, you will be highly considered.

Be yourself, crack a joke. Tell the truth and focus on how you can learn anything if taught.

I would do research on who meltwater are, who the competitors are, how previous experience will help you in this role. Be really clear about what the day to day job is.

Read the website, media releases, news on Meltwater, check out current employees on LinkedIn and what their responsibilities are.

Be curious and knowledgeable about the AU media landscape. Take off your business interview face and show us who you really are, you will be judged better if you do.

Read the news and understand what corporate affairs, communications, marketing, media professionals and C-suite would be interested in seeing in the media.

Be yourself. Do your research and come with examples

Be open and transparent. Prepare yourself well too.

Ensure they come across as authentic and show their personality. This is a huge hiring tenant. Also make sure they are applying for the role for the right reasons.

Do research! They want someone who Is interested in what the company is doing now, what they will do in the future, and how you can use Meltwater to become a future leader within the business.