Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Proxima as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Cobol Developer and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Cobol Developer and roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Proxima takes an average of 7 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Cobol Developer had the quickest hiring process (on average 7 days), whereas Cobol Developer roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 7 days).
I applied online. I interviewed at Proxima (Londra, Inghilterra) in Feb 2019
Interview
Following my application for the role, the process firstly involved a 30 minute 'screening' phone call where I was required to talk through my CV and brief experience in relevant sectors / industries. This was very informal and had a positive atmosphere throughout what was more like a conversation rather than an interview.
Following this call, I was then invited to an assessment day at Proxima’s London HQ. This was very well organised, with the relevant information and details being sent to me weeks in advance, allowing for travel arrangements and preparation to be made. It is important to note that at this stage, Proxima were very quick to respond to any questions I had either by phone or by email.
Upon arrival, I was met by the building security guard. He knew exactly who I was and why I was there, ensuring I was quickly directed to the correct floor and office where I was warmly received by both the receptionist and HR advisor, offering refreshments and somewhere to wait until the day was due to start. The day began with a networking lunch where we were privy to several speeches from employees who had been in the same position as us previously, and also the CEO, who explained a lot about Proxima, what the role would entail and future career prospects. Following this, we were then taken individually to a room, and given a case study and 30 minutes to prepare an informal presentation and interview with a panel of 2. This whole process lasted roughly 2.5 to 3 hours.
Throughout the buildup and from the moment I arrived for the assessment day, the communication and attention to detail that I received really showed a true glimpse of the culture at Proxima. It was clear how much the day meant to Proxima as a company and the effort and time they put into each and every one of their employees. The majority of the board were there for the networking session, wanting to meet and individually introduce themselves to the candidates and each employee seemed genuinely interested about my past experience and what I had to say.
I had a positive experience throughout the process and left feeling as though I knew and understood exactly the organisation and role I could potentially be walking in to.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe your past experience in dealing with Stakeholder management?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Proxima (Londra, Inghilterra) in Feb 2019
Interview
I applied for the Accelerate Programme (Procurement Consultant) and as such the assessment process consisted of the following elements:
- CV review
- Informal telephone interview focusing on past experience, why a career move from internal procurement to Consulting as well as a brief discussion around Proxima as an organisation
- A suite of online intelligence tests
- 1/2 day assessment centre consisting of networking lunch, talk from CEO, Q&A session with current members of Proxima team, competency based interview and case study interview
All things considered, the application and assessment process were great! The process was streamlined and efficient, with no unnecessary monstrous online application forms. Interactions with Proxima staff were all very pleasant, with staff coming across as friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and professional without fail. The assessment centre process was challenging, whilst the approach of the day allowed one to feel at ease and perform. The CEO talk was something very unique - it was great to gain some personal insights from him about the company and future plans, whilst his presence alone was a telling sign of the importance placed on acquiring the right talent at Proxima. The opportunity to gain honest feedback from a number of current Proxima employees of similar grade was also very useful, both in the context of the role, but also the company culture. Finally, the time from end of assessment process to announcement of their decision was refreshingly short.