I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Portland Group
Interview
1. Initial chat with manager to understand fit and role.
2. Excel based analytical test which was ok if you can use vlookup and pivots and apply some logical thinking to questions.
3. Face to face Interview / Case Study - some consulting / procurement type problems and estimation questions
4. Final Interview with Director / Partner
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Case studies about mining and entertainment industries and how to optimise costs
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Portland Group in Jan 2013
Interview
Three step process. The first is the analytical process... they give you an excel spreadsheet for you to analyse in a short period of time. It is basically procurement and cost saving opportunities. If you are familiar with pivot tables thats all you need!
The second interview is behavioural and case study. For the case you need to be organised and structured in the way you think. Sometimes they do a brainstorming session.. be prepared for that! The third interview is another case study and teasing questions with a director and a partner. get used to doing calculations on strange things like how many black cats in australia
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Ok... How many black cats in Australia... and How many golf ball in a 747
