Nationwide Building Society General Intern Interview Questions
& Process

So Nationwide's hiring process usually starts with you submitting an application online, then you'll do some psychometric tests. After that, there's a video or phone interview, and then an assessment centre. The assessment centre has group tasks, presentations, and questions about your values and skills.

The interview process was great and the people were very friendly. The office has great, modern facilities and environment. The process was smooth and streamlined with strong communication throughout. It was thoroughly enjoyable and also reflected the strong ethical values of the organisation.

I applied online in October, submitting my CV and cover letter. Subsequently, I completed several online assessments: a Personality Assessment, an Inductive Logical Reasoning Skills Assessment, and a Verbal Reasoning Skills Assessment. A few days later, I had a 20-minute Telephone Interview focused on skills, which I felt went well. I was initially told I'd hear back within 7 days, but after two weeks of no response, I had to follow up. I was informed they were still finalizing decisions. In January, I was invited to an Assessment Centre at their head office in Swindon, which lasted 3-4 hours and included 5 candidates. The day began with an introduction, followed by an escape room exercise observed by hiring managers. Then, I had a challenging 45-minute 1-to-1 interview with my potential line manager, involving about 10-12 questions on ethics and morals. The final part was a 30-minute task to create a business plan using provided information, followed by a 10-minute pitch to a hiring manager, with a 5-minute Q&A. We were told to expect a response within 7 working days, but again, I had to chase it up after two weeks. In February, I received a call offering me the role. I declined due to concerns about the company culture, but I appreciated the opportunity.