Application Process & Interviews at Forvis Mazars Australia

Extensive & thorough

1. Video interview with HR manager 2. Senior Manager interview on site

1st: HR interview - getting basic working experience 2nd: Manager interview - detailed working experience 3rd: Partner interview - workplace tour and individual experience and hobby

There were two interviews after an initial application.

Since I actually did my interview back in March 2020 it's a little hard to remember the details. However, I do remember the instructions on how to get to the office were quite clear, and I remember Susan being very welcoming when I arrived. The interview felt very friendly and not too formal, which I did appreciate as it helped reduce the stress of being in an interview

The process starts with applying over the internet. Then a member of the HR team will give you a call to just ask some basic questions and allows you to ask some questions as well. After this initial 20 minute phone call, you have another interview with the HR team this time 40 mins or so and this is far more in depth, like what you would expect an interview to be like. If successful you will then have an interview with a partner, manager or both and will have a tour of the office. From memory there were no aptitude tests.

I found the interview process smooth. I had phone calls with the HR manager and an in office interview with my manager and one of the partners who made me feel comfortable throughout the process

Questions about my previous experience

1. Why did you choose our company? 2. What is your daily duty in your last job? 3. Why did you choose accounting as your major?

How do you work in a team? How do you deal with juggling multiple tasks at once? Why this career?

I remember talking about how I found my unit course and what I was looking for in a workplace. We talked about my course results and past work experience. One of the questions that has stuck in my mind very vividly is "Have you ever been given a task and found a better way to achieve it"

Questions consisted of my previous studies and work experience but were mainly focused on what my interests and how I would like to progress my career. I was also given the chance to ask questions about the company and how the audit process works.

Research what interests you about Mazars

Be passionate and positive. Try to express how desperate you are willing to learn

Prepare the resume and know it very well. Calm down and answer questions with honesty.

Be yourself, they prioritize strong personal skills over technical excellence at a graduate level.

Nothing major. I know the team are all very welcoming so I guess the biggest advice would be to have faith in yourself and not be too serious. For myself, I find I'm more professional when I'm comfortable and not stressed out, so being able to relax felt like a big advantage

Just be yourself as the company is very open to helping you in any way possible if you take the opportunity.