Interview Tips from Fidelity Managers & Technical Consultants

Making sure you prepare effectively for an interview is important. Here are some tips to help you get ready.

Fidelity's interviewing style is behaviour-based. This means our hiring managers and recruiters will ask about specific situations you've been in and your accomplishments.

• Prepare real life examples from college and work experience
• Review the content of your CV and be prepared to speak about project work and internships/work experience
• Familiarize yourself with the job description
• Research the company
• Prepare a list of questions for the interviewers
• Ask friends or family to help you practice
• Dress professionally
• Know the location of the interview and how to get there - Be punctual
• If interviewing for the Development Stream, it is helpful to be able to discuss and show an understanding of:
  • OO concepts
  • Java (or other solid programming) skills
  • Database skills
  • SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle)
• If interviewing for the System Analysis Stream, it is helpful to be able to discuss and show an understanding of:
  • Technologies
  • SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle)
  • Requirements gathering
  • Test preparation and execution
  • UML (Unified Modelling Language)

Interview Tips from a Current GIFT Associate

• Know your CV thoroughly and be prepared to answer questions on college projects and previous work experience
• Be prepared for hypothetical situation questions
• Anticipate questions, prepare answers on
  • You as a person
  • Skills and experience
  • The company
  • The job
• Relax, smile and be confident but not over confident
• Be positive, but honest about yourself and your abilities
• Acknowledge weaknesses but present them as strengths
• Ask questions to show interest in the Company and the position