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What to expect at application & interview

CRANFIELD

The first step in your recruitment process will be an online application through our website.  After this, if you are successful, you will move through the interview and selection process, which will vary depending on the role for which you have applied.

 

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WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Analytical

Here at Nissan we believe an analytical approach is the key to resolving issues quickly. You should be familiar with methods and tools to be able to analyse keys issues and get to the root of problems effectively.

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Team Work

At Nissan we believe that cross-functional teamwork is key to a successful workforce. Therefore, you will need to have good teamworking skills. You will need to have the ability to give assistance to your team to build relationships and support each other.

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Flexibility

A flexible approach is essential in all roles as our work challenges and demands can change on a daily basis. You need to be able to pick up a new task and be open to learning new skills. Depending on the role, this may include a flexible approach to working hours at key times e.g. end of month in Finance.

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Focus

The automotive industry is a fast-paced environment so you will need to be able to remain calm and focused under pressure.

Planning

You will need to be organised and a planner. Whether it is your own workload or a project, excellent planning is required at all times in order to meet critical deadlines. During our shutdown periods, opportunities to implement changes are limited so it is crucial that your planning is done beforehand to ensure success.

Communication

You will need to possess excellent communication skills as here at NTCE –  we believe clear and concise communication is vital. Your engineering job will involve dealing with your team members, other departments, suppliers and contractors, so strong communication skills are a must.

CV & APPLICATION

Your CV

We have high volumes of candidates applying for our roles, and your CV is what can make you stand out from the pack. When reviewing CVs, it helps our recruitment team if they are able to quickly identify your key elements and how they are relevant to the role.

Online Application

All applications start via our website, where you will need to submit your CV and cover letter via the Apply button on the relevant job page. All applications are via our job application software, Workday, so do not worry if you move to a different website when you click apply.  

Application Review

Our recruitment team will review your CV and covering letter to assess your suitability for the position. If your application meets the job criteria we will then you will be contacted for the following steps. If your application is unsuccessful you will hear from us via email.

INTERVIEW STAGES

Telephone Interview
Depending on the role and your location, we may ask you to take part in a telephone interview. The telephone interview is with a member of the recruitment team. This will enable us to investigate your career history further and understand better your suitability for the role. We may also ask you some role specific questions. Telephone interviews usually last 30-60minutes, depending on the position.
On-site or video Panel Interview
Your on-site interview will be with a panel made up of a member of the HR Talent Acquisition team and the department. During the on-site interview you will answer a set of competency-based and technical questions that will be relevant to the department of the role for which you are applying. For certain roles, at this stage you may be asked to deliver a 10-15 minute presentation on a relevant subject. We will ensure you are informed of this beforehand to give you time to prepare. If you are successful at interview we will contact you by telephone to discuss the next stage.
Job Offer
If you are successful at all stages then you will get a formal job offer from us – welcome to the team! At this point we will take you through your contract, finalise your start date and answer any final questions you may have.

TIPS FOR APPLICATION

Nissan Cranfield Engineering careers offer the chance of working in an autonomous, fast-paced culture within teams of cross-functional experts. As a potential Nissan Engineer, you need to show how you will work as part of our highly-skilled and experienced team to write specifications, commission and install machinery and work efficiently towards continuous improvement.

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