Application Process & Interviews at TAL Australia

Interns can sometimes get accelerated recruitment if they meet criteria. If this is the case, you have to provide academic records and complete an interview in person. In-person interview involves your future business sponsor for your a

After applying, I was sent a psychometric/aptitude test, fairly straightforward. Was then invited to record a video interview. Had multiple attempts to answer some basic questions about my background and motivations. Then proceeded to the first interview conducted over MS Teams with some of the senior analysts, and finally an in-person interview with a past graduate and the actuarial business sponsor.

One-way video interview with 3 questions, then one-on-one meeting with a few behavioral questions.

Interview process is quick and managed well.

The process was: Submit CV and resume, then an online psychometric test, pre-recorded video interview, then an in person interview.

It was really quick and efficient which was great. Just submitted my resume, then had to do video interview with pre-recorded questions and then a virtual interview. This all happened within the space of around a month and I was offered the position not too long after the virtual interview.

Interview process was fairly streamlined. Although I did have to wait a long time in-between receiving the offer, and what the next steps were, as the person in charge of my employment left the company half -way through and no one reached out to me.

The interview process from 1 year ago could have been a little better. The initial stages were quick and easy however there was a breakdown in communications when one of the recruiters had left TAL. After reaching out the onboarding process was extremely quick. The interview itself was enjoyable with my interviewer giving clear space and time for me to give answers.

Face to face interview.

It was great, the team were super friendly and kept me informed as to where I was up to along the way.

Describe a technical concept in layman's words. - What is your biggest weakness? - Why do you want to work at TAL? - How have you demonstrated leadership skills before? - When have you demonstrated teamwork skills before? - What in technology interests you? - Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Asked about my background and past work/experience Why I chose to become an actuary, and what work I see myself doing in 5-10 yrs. What appealed to me about TAL and life insurance? What does IBNR stand for, and what is it?

Behavioral questions asking "When was a time when you demonstrated a certain characteristic..."

Recent projects worked on, life insurance industry challenges and opportunities

Why do you want to work at TAL?

A lot of questions about experiences and thoughts relating to technical experience. Questions about how I can describe something technical to someone who knows nothing about it and questions about how a certain projects I've done could be useful in working at TAL.

Greatest weakness, how do I relate to TAL's mission, etc.

General questions about experiences and times where I have used problem solving skills, learnt new skills, encountered obstacles, working in teams etc. there was no technical interview

Motives, what I expect to achieve from the role.

What was important to me for a Grad Program, what I'd like to get out of a 2 year program, why I want to work for a "Life Insurance" company, any customer related experience, that sort of thing ..

Read up on TAL and what they do. - Prepare answers to interview questions and respond in a natural manner in your interview (not verbatim to your pre-prepared answers). - Be your true, authentic self. - Think about what you want to learn/what role you would like to try.

You will have to explain why you want to work in life insurance! Be ready to explain your motivations and convey your genuine interest and passion for doing meaningful work that helps protect people. Contact existing grads on LinkedIn for advice applying, we're all happy to help!

Just be yourself!

opening mind to learn, prepare for the understanding of life industry.

Understand what TAL does at a high level. Do a bit of research about life insurance in Australia. Understand why you want to work at TAL vs any other corporate or financial institution.

Just be yourself, answer questions honestly and don't be afraid to mess up. In tech, prepare projects you may have worked on and your overall technical experience and just brush up on basic life insurance knowledge to show to the interviewees you are prepared and care about the role.

Be honest, be yourself, and prepare some good questions for your interviewer.

Be open and come ready with some previous experiences which displays the breadth of your skillset, both technical and teamworking skills. It does not have to be experience from another professional job, however internship experience definitely gives you an advantage. Additionally, be passionate about the area that you want to work in,

Understand the company and it's different streams.

Dont just recite the website back to the interviewers, have some ideas about what interests you about working for TAL. It doesn't necessarily have to be an interest in Life Insurance, but it could about working for a company that has such a great purpose, or ones that helps the community