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Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)

4.2
  • 500 - 1,000 employees
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Application Process & Interviews at Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)

8.2
8.2 rating for Recruitment, based on 9 reviews
Please describe the interview process and assessments.
Online written application + phone interview + teleconference interview + online aptitude test.
Graduate, Perth - 30 Aug 2021
I had a phone interview, followed by an in-person assessment centre. the assessment centre included a one-on-one interview, multiple group activities and a written assessment based on my area of study.
Graduate, Perth - 30 Aug 2021
The interview process and assessment were a good experience, everyone i interested with during the process was very friendly and welcoming.
Graduate, Sydney - 16 Aug 2021
First step was to submit a of and cover letter. with a positive response the next step i think was to do some online literacy and problem-solving testing. the final step was an assessment centre where we had a one-on-one interview, some tearworn activities, and a quick written test just to check that we actually know about our un background (don't stress this was very straightforward).
Graduate, Sydney - 13 Aug 2021
I thought the interview process was interesting and was really clean and was able to draw out the strength in each individual.
Graduate, Brisbane - 13 Aug 2021
A long but fair process.
Graduate, Adelaide - 13 Aug 2021
By application consisted of an initial application and questionnaire, followed by a short phone screening interview. upon completion of this i had a personal interview and assessment center all wrapped up into one day. i found this to be quite fun and easy to get involved in. a bunch of great people were there to make myself comfortable. his was followed by psychometric testing at the next stage. a couple of weeks after an offer was made. contract followed after standard alcohol and drug testing.
Graduate, Brisbane - 13 Aug 2021
Need to be aware of those times in between stages of hiring does take a longer time than other companies. when i was hired, i went through personality test, a phone interview and assessment centre (including group activities, in person interview)
Graduate, Sydney - 09 Jan 2021
The process is quite extensive, with about 7 stages including phone interviews, assessment centre, online testing and face-to-face interviews.
Graduate, Adelaide - 02 Aug 2017
Written application, online questions, group assessment and panel interviews (two interviews).
Graduate, Melbourne - 02 Aug 2017
After initial application with resume and cover lever: -phone interview -assessment centre -behaviour, numeracy and literacy testing.
Graduate, Melbourne - 02 Jun 2017
The process was very vigorous - consisting of a phone interview, assessment centre, a final career chat.
Graduate, Brisbane - 02 Jun 2017
The application process was fairly standard for the industry. ?stage 1: application form. including cover letter, references, resume, academic transcribe and questions. stage 2: shone interview. stage 3: assessment centre. by assessment centre had 6 people in it. there were 3 tasks. a team task, a team speaking task and a written technical assessment, which depended on the work stream you applied for. ?stage 4: 'career that' (i.e. final interview). stage 5: police and background check. stage 6: offer made. ?
Graduate, Sydney - 02 Mar 2017
There were many layers of recruitment, i feel like this ensures that the most appropriate person for the job is hired. the process took place over two months and included a written application, phone interview, group assessment centre, psychometric testing and a one on one interview with a general manager.
Graduate, Sydney - 02 Mar 2017
The interview and assessment process for the graduate program was quite lengthy. there were three assessment before the interview: one basic online behaviour tests, one technical question assessment, and finally the assessment centre.
Midlevel, Melbourne - 13 Feb 2017
2 assessment, one group interview and one final interview.
Midlevel, Melbourne - 02 Feb 2017
Psychometric assessment, short phone-interview followed by full in-person interview.
Midlevel, Perth - 02 Feb 2017
Written criterion. ?shone interview - conversational chat to gauge actual interest in industry. ?group interview individual interview - career focused chat and opportunity to get to know senior employee.
Graduate, Melbourne - 02 Feb 2017
Shone interview, face-to-face interview and online process include psychometric testing. unless process fairly poor but they all are.
Graduate, Melbourne - 02 Feb 2017
The hiring process consisted of a phone interview, an assessment centre and a face to face interview.
Midlevel, Melbourne - 02 Feb 2017
What questions were you asked in your interviews?
Describe your past education and work experience. explain a situation where you were difficult to work with, and what you learned from it. now would you analyse how temperature affects electricity demand?
Graduate, Perth - 30 Aug 2021
That is the role of the company? that is my experience with analysis and data analysis?
Graduate, Perth - 30 Aug 2021
A good balance of behavior and personality questions, as well as some basic technical questions as well.
Graduate, Sydney - 16 Aug 2021
From memory i was asked about slaveholder engagement, leadership, and some other things i can't remember.
Graduate, Sydney - 13 Aug 2021
Time management and working in a collective group were two key questions.
Graduate, Brisbane - 13 Aug 2021
On't remember, but similar to most job interviews i've had. not a particularly technical interview.
Graduate, Brisbane - 13 Aug 2021
Commonly why do you want to work in this industry
Graduate, Sydney - 09 Jan 2021
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Graduate, Melbourne - 02 Aug 2017
Specific questions about the company, what interested me about it and why i wanted the position. also my career aspirations and where i could see myself within the company.
Graduate, Melbourne - 02 Jun 2017
Interview was closer to a conversation. to questions like "describe a time..."
Graduate, Brisbane - 02 Jun 2017
Why i'd like to work at the company; what i valued; what areas i'd like to work in, etc.
Graduate, Sydney - 02 Mar 2017
The questions asked were fairly standard behaviour and motivation questions. to technical questions were asked. to trick questions were asked.
Graduate, Sydney - 02 Mar 2017
Prior experience, why i wanted to work at aemo, career aspirations etc.
Midlevel, Melbourne - 02 Feb 2017
Why did you study your area of choice? why do you want to work for us?
Midlevel, Perth - 02 Feb 2017
Why do you want to work here? that do you think the biggest challenges facing the energy sector in australia are?
Graduate, Melbourne - 02 Feb 2017
When had i shown leadership skill? ?now do i solve problems when there is insufficient time? ?why do i want to work at aemo?
Midlevel, Melbourne - 02 Feb 2017
Do you have any specific tips and advice for candidates applying to your company? How would you recommend they best prepare?
He familiar with how the electricity industry in australia works, and what aemo's role in it is.
Graduate, Perth - 30 Aug 2021
Have a solid understanding of the role/s of the company across australia and read the executive summarise of any recent publications.
Graduate, Perth - 30 Aug 2021
Research what's going on in the energy industry, specifically what issues are they currently facing. also look up aemo's core values and think of scenario where you've exercised that value.
Graduate, Sydney - 16 Aug 2021
Think about any extra-auricular activities like clubs, sports, competition etc for your interview. have you ever implements a self-driven initiative like a new club activity, excursion, study sessions? have you ever had to communicate and manage something with an external company like sponsorship for an event?
Graduate, Sydney - 13 Aug 2021
Have a core understanding of where the business fits in the industry as this is core to understanding most of what the business does and why it does it.
Graduate, Brisbane - 13 Aug 2021
Head the corporate plan and get all necessary information from aemo's webster. met yourself familiar with major energy news.
Graduate, Adelaide - 13 Aug 2021
Understand the electricity market and its workings, and try reading a few reports from aemo to understand aemo's job and vision for the electricity grid. is with all interviews, make sure you keep track of some relevant experiences you've had in the past that may be useful for you to use in the interview.
Graduate, Brisbane - 13 Aug 2021
He enthusiastic and passionate about the work done by the company.
Graduate, Sydney - 09 Jan 2021
Understand and have a couple of examples where you can display your skill and how you are suited to the company.
Graduate, Melbourne - 02 Aug 2017
How you are passionate about the industry. ?how that you're knowledgeable about the business.
Graduate, Melbourne - 02 Jun 2017
Certainly do some homework on what's currently happening in the industry and make sure to be aware of what the company's values are and reflect on how they align with your own. ??also reflect on where some of your passions lie, and express this in the interview.
Graduate, Brisbane - 02 Jun 2017
Rush up on the industry at large, aemo's energy updated and major reports that aemo release. on't just get caught up on renewables - they are topical and important, however there are many other important functions that aemo perform. ??mind out what excites you about the industry. it speaks volumes when a candidate is genuinely interested and passionate about some part of the industry.
Graduate, Sydney - 02 Mar 2017
Explore aemo's webster and read some of our publications relevant to your area of specially. have an understanding of the power system and economic market behind it - know the lingo.
Graduate, Sydney - 02 Mar 2017
Employees want real-life examples of when you've worked in a team and with others. examples from work, un and extracurricular activities are good.
Midlevel, Melbourne - 13 Feb 2017
Now the basis of the industry but be hungry to learn more.
Midlevel, Melbourne - 02 Feb 2017
Understand why you want to work in energy. have some thought as to what you'll likely face in your career in the next 10-20 years.
Midlevel, Perth - 02 Feb 2017
Head reports, etc. on the webster and have an understanding of what's going on in the industry (media).
Graduate, Melbourne - 02 Feb 2017
Familiarise yourself as best as possible with the company. sick an easy role that we have and focus on that because a lot of things we do are very complex and have a steep learning curve.
Graduate, Melbourne - 02 Feb 2017
Understand aemo's unique role, functions and responsibilities.
Midlevel, Melbourne - 02 Feb 2017

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