Transport for NSW Graduate Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 7 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Transport for NSW.
Transport for NSW
Graduate Engineer
Entry Average Negative experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Technical screen
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral Technical
After you ace the online aptitude tests, you might get invited to an interview. This interview involves a presentation you'll give to a panel. The panel consists of a recruiter, the hiring manager (who was a senior engineer when I interviewed), and someone currently in the grad program. They'll give you the presentation details about a week beforehand. The whole interview doesn't take more than 15 minutes. After your presentation, they might ask you a couple of follow-up questions.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Craft a sales pitch about yourself, explaining why you're the ideal candidate for our Graduate Program. What makes you stand out from others, and what contributions can you offer to both the Graduate Program and Transport NSW to benefit the organization?
- Given Transport for NSW's goal to foster a vibrant future in regional areas by strengthening the regional workforce, particularly in the Entry Level Talent Market, how would you boost the attractiveness of working in Regional NSW for young individuals?
- Tell us about yourself and why you're a good fit for our Graduate Program. What makes you unique compared to other candidates? How will you benefit the Graduate Program and Transport NSW?
Transport for NSW
Graduate Engineer
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Group Presentation
Interview formats
Technical Group Behavioral Presentation
It started with an online psychometric test focusing on language. Then there was a group of three more psychometric tests covering numerical, analytical, and another area. After that, I had a multi-mini interview where I had to answer four questions, with five minutes for each. They really wanted us to use the S.T.A.R. method for the answers. I got feedback later that two of my answers weren't structured well using STAR, but the other two were pretty good.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you share an instance where you received criticism? How did it affect you, and what actions did you take in response?
- What does diversity mean to you?
- Describe a project you initiated and managed all the way to its conclusion.
Transport for NSW
Graduate Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Other Behavioral
First there was an online assessment with number and word games. After that, a video interview where I had to record myself answering a couple of questions about my motivation. Finally, a 20-minute face-to-face interview with two interviewers.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Which core value related to transportation do you feel best represents your own?
Transport for NSW Graduate Software Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Transport for NSW interview reports.
“Can you define diversity?”
Read reports →“What does diversity mean to you?”
Read reports →“Given Transport for NSW's goal to foster a vibrant future in regional areas by strengthening the regional workforce, particularly in the Entry Level Talent Market, how would you boost the attractiveness of working in Regional NSW for young individuals?”
Read reports →“Considering Transport for NSW's mission to serve the people of NSW through Rail, Road, and Infrastructure projects, and their focus on developing the regional workforce for entry-level talent, what strategies would you propose to make regional NSW more appealing to young professionals?”
Read reports →“Could you define diversity and share a personal experience related to it?”
Read report →“Which core value related to transportation do you feel best represents your own?”
Read report →“Can you tell me which value aligns with your own?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you received criticism? How did it affect you, and what actions did you take in response?”
Read report →“Craft a sales pitch about yourself, explaining why you're the ideal candidate for our Graduate Program. What makes you stand out from others, and what contributions can you offer to both the Graduate Program and Transport NSW to benefit the organization?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 Transport for NSW interview reports.