The application process
I found the placement role on the company website and submitted an application which involved a CV, cover letter and application questionnaire. I was then invited to an on-demand interview and isometric testing and then finally, an online interview with engineering and human resources staff which included a 10-minute presentation on previous engineering work I have completed.
To prepare for the interview process, I created and practiced the 10-minute presentation, ensuring I identified skills developed and challenges faced and not just the technical work I had completed. I also researched the company and its product, identified key skills they may ask about and situations I have proven that I have used then, and looked into the company's core values and identified how I align with them.