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Mainfreight Australia

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4.4
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Application Process & Interviews at Mainfreight Australia

7.9
7.9 rating for Recruitment, based on 17 reviews
Please describe the interview process and assessments.
I submitted my resume online, within a week I had received a phone call, this was my first interview. At the end of the call, I was invited to a Skype interview. Within another week I had completed this interview and I was later contacted by the state Sales Manager of Western Australia, for a face to face interview. All up the interview process was very prompt and was completed within a month.
Graduate, Perth WA
Could probably use updating if it's the same as when I joined. I had a phone interview followed by a skype interview which was largely the same questions. Two weeks later I got a call saying I'd progressed to an interview with the manager at the Branch I would be working at if successful. This was more of a formality and it was basically a tour of the site, followed by the "why Mainfreight?" question then an offer.
Graduate, Brisbane
1. Phone Interview 2. Face-to-Face interview with HR/Training Team 3. Face-to-Face interview with the actual branch you will work in.
Graduate, Melbourne
A questionnaire which involves maths and English questions. I have an over the phone interview, a face to face interview and then another face to face interview with the branch manager of the branch I applied for.
Midlevel, Melbourne
The interview process was great, it wasn't too drawn out which was great!
Graduate, Melbourne
The interviews were really good. The person who interviewed me initially was great to chat with and made me feel included before I was offered the job.
Graduate, Brisbane
Very personal, with no group interviews or assessments. Phone interview, then a face to face with Grad Manager, then a final interview with Branch Manager.
Midlevel, Melbourne
3 different interviews one with the graduate manager and two with different branch managers.
Graduate, Melbourne
The hiring policy seems a bit too long as the company seeks the perfect candidate however that's not always a bad thing. Sometimes the longevity of the process can cause operational problems. The interview process is a 3 stage process for a grad which includes a numeracy test.
Graduate, Coburg
Basic interview, no assessments.
Midlevel, Sydney
Skype interview followed by two in-person interviews for graduates.
Graduate, Sydney
Initial test, phone interview and in-person interview.
Graduate, Melbourne
Test, online interview and interview.
Graduate, Tullamarine
Phone interview, 1 on 1 interview, general knowledge test, then final 1 on 1 interview.
Graduate, Melbourne
Phone interview, then an in-person interview with the hiring manager, then another interview with the branch manager.
Graduate, Melbourne
What questions were you asked in your interviews?
"Why Mainfreight?", "What was the most valuable thing you learned at Uni?", "Do you see a future with this business?". Also, a couple of industry questions to see if I had any general knowledge about third party logistics. Basic things like "What is it?" and "How does it work?".
Graduate, Brisbane
Previous experience in the workforce? What did I study? What are my hobbies? Why do I want to work for Mainfreight? What do I know about Mainfreight? How do you work under pressure? They also asked some workplace scenario questions and where do I want to be within the next 5 years?.
Midlevel, Melbourne
Basic questions for the first interview. The second one was more in-depth, they wanted to get to know me an see if I'd fit in with the culture.
Graduate, Melbourne
What drew you to Mainfreight? Have you ever had any experience with trucks and freight? Why this industry?
Graduate, Brisbane
What I knew about the business and why it appealed to me, how do I face challenges, what are my strengths and weaknesses.
Midlevel, Melbourne
Work-related, personal life and aspirations.
Graduate, Melbourne
Questions about the company and culture school results in previous work experience.
Graduate, Coburg
General behavioural and situational questions.
Midlevel, Sydney
Strengths, weaknesses, situational decisions and why did you select this company.
Graduate, Melbourne
Where do you see your self in 5 years?.
Graduate, Melbourne
More casual interview. Where have I worked before?, why this industry?, Why did I choose the company?, What do I like about it?, What I do outside of work? Have I travelled?.
Graduate, Melbourne
Do you have any specific tips and advice for candidates applying to your company? How would you recommend they best prepare?
Present your character. Knowledge is 1% of the interview and the other 99% is the type of person you are. We're looking for people that fit our culture and have a genuine willingness to learn. You need to be 100% prepared to throw on some boots and get into the operation in your first couple of months. Treat this time as a culture test. If you think you're any better than the people you work with on the floor, you're at the wrong company.
Graduate, Brisbane
Definitely research about who Mainfreight is and what they do. Know a few dot points about Mainfreight, this will show your interest and that you took time to research about the company.
Midlevel, Melbourne
Back yourself and trust in your ability.
Graduate, Melbourne
Just relax and be your amazing self! It is a fun and rewarding experience. Just ask yourself where do you see yourself in 5 years and how do you plan on getting there? How do you deal with a change in those plans? Do you think you are able to sweep floors and clean for the first few months of your career? It is a humbling experience but rewarding when you hear about the founders doing it and BMs still doing it today.
Graduate, Brisbane
Learn about the founding history of the company and its culture. Know what makes it different from other companies and also what they are doing globally.
Midlevel, Melbourne
Study the company and its culture.
Graduate, Melbourne
Really do your research about Mainfreight so you can understand why it stands out from the rest.
Graduate, Coburg
Make sure you have examples of cases where you have encountered problems, analysed the problem then explain how you solved them.
Midlevel, Sydney
Resume and professionalism.
Graduate, Melbourne
To understand Mainfreight Pillars.
Graduate, Melbourne
Be yourself and if you aren't offered a position in a department you like, don't take it because you may be there for a while
Graduate, Melbourne