Application Process & Interviews at Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC)

The graduate hiring process was long, but Minh stayed in contact with us all and kept us in the loop.

The application process involved several stages, these were all very well-communicated and explained

The interview process and assessments were very well organised. The graduate team were in contact regularly with updates. I felt the assessments were given context appropriately so we would understand where they tied into the role.

Very thorough but fair. I sometimes think politics play a part in selecting a candidate instead of selecting the best person.

Pretty standard grad hiring process. Bunch of tests then an interactive day at the end. This was better than most due to the promptness of their replies, many companies will not maintain communication throughout the process.

Behavioural questions, what we knew of superannuation.

How do you work in teams?

There was a culture fit assessment thing. Otherwise just psychometric/aptitude testing

Be open to any type of work or experiences. Have good communication skills. Be friendly. Practice a lot.

Understand the CSC values

Research practice questions to prepare, but don't try too hard to memorise your answers. Its better to speak candidly, and be able to improvise in case the assessments or interview questions are different from what you practiced. Familiarise yourself with the STAR method - this will come in handy for every question at any interview with any prospective employer. Make sure you have some sensible examples from previous work, your education or even at home. Do not leave a question such as "give us an example of a previous time at your workplace" blank because you haven't been employed before. Keep your answers succinct, clear (do not refer to unique concepts or systems without explaining), and include each point of the STAR method. Signposting can assist with clarity and direction.

Be yourself and explain why you are the best fit for the organisation.

Get good at aptitude testing.