Groundwork Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 18 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Groundwork.
Groundwork
Digital Communications Officer
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was peak COVID, so it was a fully remote interview. Overall it was a really nice experience, where they asked you questions about your experience and to demonstrate those areas. It was only one round before getting the offer.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you share an instance where you developed a communications plan?
Groundwork
Education Mental Health Practitioner
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The interview was 15-30 minutes long and involved only 3 questions. There were two interviewers, and I had 2 rounds of interviews: one online and one in-person. I wasn't asked to introduce myself.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Who is your inspiration, and why?
- What motivated your application?
- Can you identify the obstacles to accessing services in Southwark?
Groundwork
Trainee EMHP
Entry Easy Neutral experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
For the first interview, they asked 3 questions as a preview. If you do well, they will call you in for a second interview.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me about someone you admire.
- What skills do you possess that are relevant to this role?
- What is your motivation for applying to this position?
Groundwork
Administration Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had an in-person interview with two managers. We talked about values, behaviors, skills, and my past experience. They also asked some situational questions. It was a really good experience. The interview was about 30 minutes long and I got to ask questions at the end.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you a suitable candidate for this position?
Groundwork Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Groundwork interview reports.
“Where would you look to find unemployed individuals?”
Read reports →“What do you see as a major difficulty facing young people nowadays?”
Read reports →“Can you identify the obstacles to accessing services in Southwark?”
Read reports →“Who is your inspiration, and why?”
Read reports →“Tell me about someone you admire.”
Read report →“What steps would you take to collect evidence of a client's eligibility for an employability program?”
Read report →“Can you tell me what you know about groundwork?”
Read report →“Can you provide an example of a target proven environment?”
Read report →“What strategies do you employ to connect with individuals who are difficult to reach?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 18 Groundwork interview reports.