Bank of Ireland Graduate Programme

RoseDeBu

I did the test today, was a bit surprised when I got the final reminder to complete them in the next two hours (I noticed later that the e-mail with the links had been sent on Monday, but went straight to my spam). I guess I did ok in the numerical reasoning test, but was surprised to find the verbal one quite hard (that would usually be my stronger performance, I'd say).

Got an email a few hours later with the video interview link, so here's hoping...

billwonga

Just finished my video interview...really nervous on my first time haha

as17

I did the video interview over the weekend. I heard back within a few days for the other stages so I'm a bit discouraged that I haven't heard anything back yet about the video interview. How long did it take most people to hear whether they got through to the next round? I saw 6-7 days for one person, so maybe there's hope yet. I don't think I did great though.

freeze4real

What's the video interview all about ? Is it a live interview ?

billwonga

hi all which program did you guys apply?

AM_here

has anyone heard back after doing the video interview.

Mac87

I just did the video interview. Don't think it went well. I got the same questions as 'Underground' on the last page. I was nervous and kinda froze up for both questions. I only used half the time allowed and think I was just blurting out words by the end of it. Not expecting to get any further. I applied to IBI corporate.

Underground

I did the interview two weeks ago now,so that clearly doesn't look good. Not expecting anythino though as I said. I applied to group finance.

The Parish King

Does anyone know if there's any stages after the Assessment Centre or do offers come in following that? Just had my video interview there so just wondering how far along the process we all are. I was asked for a time that I went the extra mile, and what sets me apart from other candidates (just bad mouthing all of you really 😉), if anyone is wondering.

Mac87

The mGrad.ie website seems to show the assessment centre as the last step before the offer. They do an Interview at the end of the assessment centre.

billwonga

Do you know what are the vacancies available for the Ireland and UK intake respectively?

Kenna365

Hi guys, I too sat the video interview yesterday. Felt it went well but as many of you know that have done the interview it can be quite distracting seeing yourself on screen. It is hard to know what specifically BOI are looking for, whether it is a structured answer or your personality. My guess would be a combination of both.

Has anyone heard back at all, regarding the video interview? Could be a slightly longer process for them to analyze so try not to be too disheartened if you haven't heard anything back and hopefully just learn from the experience

RoversRudie

The Parish King wrote: »

Does anyone know if there's any stages after the Assessment Centre or do offers come in following that? Just had my video interview there so just wondering how far along the process we all are. I was asked for a time that I went the extra mile, and what sets me apart from other candidates (just bad mouthing all of you really 😉), if anyone is wondering.

Does the interview consist of just those two questions or is there other smaller questions which perhaps require shorter, more straight to the point answers?

Rorymac007

No, its just two questions. Its very straight forward, but trying to record yourself when you can see yourself and trying to keep an eye on time is annoying.

RoversRudie

Rorymac007 wrote: »

No, its just two questions. Its very straight forward, but trying to record yourself when you can see yourself and trying to keep an eye on time is annoying.

Two questions for something that is said in the email to take 15-20 minutes to complete seems very little. Is it a case of how much you are able to big yourself up for ten minutes on each question?

as17

Has anybody made it through to the assessment centre after the video interview? Most people don't seem to have heard back yet just wondering if anybody has had any response (positive or negative)?

Underground

RoversRudie wrote: »

Two questions for something that is said in the email to take 15-20 minutes to complete seems very little. Is it a case of how much you are able to big yourself up for ten minutes on each question?

Nope,you're timed on both questions. 60 seconds for each one I think it was.

RoseDeBu

It's actually 90 seconds, with 30 seconds to prepare for each question.

billwonga

anyone know the job nature of the retail UK programme? I can't see much info on the web

as17

Any news on the assessment centre yet?

Underground

as17 wrote: »

Any news on the assessment centre yet?

Nope,I reckon we'll hear from them during the week about it. They can't leave it much later.

AM_here

Anyone heard anything yet?

RoseDeBu

Nope, but I guess we'll hear from them by the end of the week at the latest. The assessments start on the 19th, so I wouldn't be surprised to hear last minute whether it's yay or nay.

sob1467

Anyone not hear anything since doing the in online tests?

as17

sob1467 wrote: »

Anyone not hear anything since doing the in online tests?

I heard back after a day or two but I'd say it depends on when you did them. I did the tests in October. I know the application deadline was November 2nd. There was probably a huge influx of applications in the few days before the deadline so between that and looking at video interviews it could just be backlog. I'd say you'll hear back soon either way as the assessment centre is coming up.

Finstudent

Hi has anybody heard back since their video interview?

Finance Grad 2015

Finstudent wrote: »

Hi has anybody heard back since their video interview?

No! Assessment centres start next week, which is quite worrying, but I haven't heard of anybody hearing anything back yet.

as17

Finstudent wrote: »

Hi has anybody heard back since their video interview?

Still nothing. It's getting really close to the assessment centre date though so maybe they just got back to the people who got through to the next round.

Pawblo Pugcasso

Been following this thread to see if anyone heard back after video interview.

Out of everyone here some one must have gotten through to the AC. Nobody heard anything at all?

AM_here

yeah is kinda weird pawlo. Doesn't seem like anyones heard anything back yet.

as17

Pawblo Pugcasso wrote: »

Been following this thread to see if anyone heard back after video interview.

Out of everyone here some one must have gotten through to the AC. Nobody heard anything at all?

No one has mentioned getting through on this thread. I know my classmates haven't heard back either. But I'd imagine not many will get through to the assessment centre so it's hard to know.

Finstudent

I think the fact that nobody from the thread has heard probably means that they have not contacted anyone yet and either will today or early next week. The thread should be a reasonable percentage of applicants where at least one person would have been contacted. I imagine they only started looking at the interviews on Monday.

Underground

Everyone else just get that email? Epic fail

RoseDeBu

Underground wrote: »

Everyone else just get that email? Epic fail

What email?

Underground

I got an email from them there, basically saying that there is a fault in the link they attached in the email they sent earlier today, inviting me to the assessment centre.

I never got an email from them earlier today,which to me suggests they sent out invitations earlier, and mistakenly sent out this follow up email to me.

RoseDeBu

Underground wrote: »

I got an email from them there, basically saying that there is a fault in the link they attached in the email they sent earlier today, inviting me to the assessment centre.

I never got an email from them earlier today,which to me suggests they sent out invitations earlier, and mistakenly sent out this follow up email to me.

Congrats for getting invited! I haven't received any email yet. But the last time I didn't get an email regarding the online tests, or so I thought - it went to the spam folder, but I received the final reminder. Equally, I got the link for the video interview almost 45 mins before I got the invitation email to do it. There seem to be a few IT issues there!

Best of luck for the assessment centre!

Underground

RoseDeBu wrote: »

Congrats for getting invited! I haven't received any email yet. But the last time I didn't get an email regarding the online tests, or so I thought - it went to the spam folder, but I received the final reminder. Equally, I got the link for the video interview almost 45 mins before I got the invitation email to do it. There seem to be a few IT issues there!

Best of luck for the assessment centre!

Oh balls,you're right. Just checked my spam folder and the original invite was in there,thanksfor that!

Finstudent

Congrats! What date is your assessment on? Just wondering if they are sending the invites out for the early dates first

Underground

Finstudent wrote: »

Congrats! What date is your assessment on? Just wondering if they are sending the invites out for the early dates first

Thanks! Next Friday the 21st, so it'll all be over and done with soon enough.

Finstudent

Ah they must be giving people a week's notice so. The end date is 28th nov for the assessment centre.

The Parish King

Underground wrote: »

Thanks! Next Friday the 21st, so it'll all be over and done with soon enough.

Fair play pal! What area did you apply for if you don't mind me asking?

Underground

The Parish King wrote: »

Fair play pal! What area did you apply for if you don't mind me asking?

Thanks! I applied for group finance.

as17

Congrats! Best of luck with it!

as17

My friend hear back on Friday as well. She applied for HR so it seems that all the emails went out on Friday.

lovelabel

Does anyone know if they interview for a certain preference over another..does this mean they automatically wont be considered for the other preferences or how does it work?

RoseDeBu

Just out of curiosity, did anyone get a PFO email after the video interview? Just starting to wonder, I haven't heard anything in a good while.

Rorymac007

I heard back just today for the assessment centre for next Thursday, but I can't remember what my preferences were in the end.

billwonga

anyone got news from the UK programme?

RobbieHawkins

It's Friday afternoon and no e-mail. I admit defeat! Good luck to those who got through

Underground

Bit late in updating with this but did the assessment centre on Friday. Its pretty tough.

Got offered a job later that evening. Chuffed!