London Computer Systems Specialist Interview Questions
& Process

I applied online and shortly after got an email asking to set up a phone interview. The call was about 15 minutes and they asked some basic questions about my background and why I was interested in LCS. They then asked if I could come in for an in-person interview. When I got there, I had a quick 15 minute assessment with questions on accounting and computers while I waited. I was able to answer everything based on my college accounting class and computer background. After the assessment, I had the main interview where I talked about my past experience and accomplishments using my resume. This lasted about an hour. Then, I got to speak with a manager who asked about my previous job and history. Finally, I also got to chat with the CTO for a few minutes. I got an offer call within two hours of finishing the interviews.

After applying online, I got an email a few days later to set up a phone call. This initial call covers the job details and my resume, checking my motivation and goals. If it's a good fit, they schedule the next interview right away. The process starts with an assessment with short questions about accounting and tech to verify qualifications. Researching accounting and tech beforehand is recommended as it's in the job description. Success goes to those who prepare and show genuine interest. I had two interviews the same day. The first was with HR, who were very friendly and open, asking about my experience and career goals based on my resume. If they liked my profile, a manager/supervisor would conduct the second interview. This second interview was also relaxed, covering similar ground and focusing on my career aspirations. Honesty is key, as professionals can detect insincerity. They promised a response within a week; I heard back the following Monday after interviewing on a Friday.

I applied online and heard back from a recruiter about a month later. Then I went to their headquarters in Cincinnati for an in-person interview with two people: the HR manager and a top manager. They were both really nice. The HR manager went through my resume in detail. It seems like they're pretty selective about who they hire. I kind of suspected I wasn't the perfect fit, but I went for it anyway. The building was impressive, but I noticed a lack of diversity, which is something that stands out to me as a minority. Despite their 'best places to work' awards, they could really improve on diversity. I felt out of place and knew before the HR manager even came in that it wasn't a good match and I probably wouldn't get an offer. This is a big deal for some people when job searching. Overall, it was a positive experience, but it just wasn't the right fit, and that's okay. The lack of diversity was a bit disappointing, though.