Interviews at Transport for London
Here’s what others thought about the interview process at Transport for London.
Interview experience
Based on 177 interviews
Favourable
Interview difficulty
Based on 173 interviews
Medium
Interview process length
Based on 153 interviews
More than one month
Interview process at Transport for London
Overall experience
On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is Poor and 10 is Excellent, their rating is 7.
On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is Easy and 10 is Difficult, their rating is 6.
Interview process length
More than one month
24%
About two weeks
21%
About a month
20%
About a week
18%
About a day or two
16%
Most reported steps
On-site interview
68%
Problem solving exercises
46%
Phone call/screening
41%
Written test
41%
Background check
41%
Least reported steps
Other
7%
Take-home/sample work
5%
They have no interview
1%
What candidates say about the interview process at Transport for London
- It's different depending on the role. We have some guidance on our website www.tfl.gov.uk under careers and "employability toolkit". You will be told what the process will be in advance and we will gi…Shared on 7 November 2019
- The interview process is very comprehensive and thoroughly enjoyableShared on 4 August 2018 - Customer Service Assistant - London, Greater London
- SituationalShared on 5 July 2018 - Reliability Improvement Analyst - London Bridge Station, Greater London
Interview questions at Transport for London
Commonly asked questions, as reported by candidates
- I went an in-house course.Why do you want to work here?What are your qualifications to be an Administrative Officer?etcShared on 14 November 2017 - Administrative Assistant - London
- Often single person or a pair of mates at TFL carry out fake interviews whereas the vacancies are pre-determent.Shared on 13 June 2017 - Electrical Engineer - London
- Mainly competency based questions; prompted to give real-life examples on how you will respond to particular situationsShared on 4 May 2017 - Licensing Officer - London, Greater London
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Interview tips at Transport for London
Dress code for the interview
- Formal (business suit)55%
- Business casual (e.g. dress slacks)29%
- They didn’t have a dress code10%
- Casual (t-shirt and jeans)3%
- Special outfit (e.g. protective gear)3%
What advice do candidates give for interviewing at Transport for London
- Just be yourself and give it your best shotShared on 23 October 2018 - Information Analyst - North Greenwich Station
- Just be yourself and give it your best shotShared on 23 October 2018 - Information Analyst - North Greenwich Station
The first interview at Transport for London
How candidates got an interview
- Other online job site27%
- Other23%
- Employee referral14%
- Paper application13%
- Through Indeed10%
How candidates received their first interview at Transport for London
- Applied for job seen on job website.Shared on 31 January 2022 - Senior Commercial Manager - Southwark, Greater London
- Applied onlineShared on 28 January 2020 - Training Manager - London
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