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Sophos
Average start time: 9:00
Average end time: 17:30
Average number of working hours: 8.5
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Application Advice:
Demonstrate a general interest in coding and computers.
Interview Advice:
Being able to talk about projects you have been involved with (in a previous job or out of personal interest) is useful.
Graduate Systems Developer, Systems Development at SophosRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Research the company and the market thoroughly. Understand the requirements of the role you have applied to and ensure you can demonstrate the key competencies required for the role.
Interview Advice:
Why Sophos?
Why Accounting?
What do you know about the industry?
What makes you different to the rest?
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Application Advice:
Apply to a range of places, small, large and get a feel for them before making your choice. Think carefully about the type of experience you want, if this is your first job. There are great resources available in books and online for interview prep.
Interview Advice:
The "cracking the coding interview" will leave you more than prepared. Come in as yourself and look for somewhere that will suit you and your aims.
Software Engineer, Engineering at SophosRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Research the company and the area. Analyse whether you think the size and type of company is right for you. A tech company is an open, relaxed but hard-working environment. If this suits you then you should definitely join the team!
Interview Advice:
Do your research - show what you know about the company and also the job role. Employers want to know that you have the skill set but also a genuine interest in working for their company.
Graduate Accountant, Commercial Finance at SophosRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Show enthusiasm and understanding of job role. Make sure they know you can do the job.
Graduate Solutions Developer, at SophosRead the full review »
Interview Advice:
Paired programming task, so make sure you are brushed up on languages on your CV.
Be honest especially if you don't know the answer to a question.
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Interview Advice:
Show the right attitude to work.
Graduate Software Engineer, ESG at SophosRead the full review »
Application Advice:
The application process is simple and easy, for myself I applied directly through LinkedIn - other methods are, you can apply just through your CV (cover letter always recommended, but not necessary). HR are very good at keeping you updated and helping with all matters.
Interview Advice:
Standard Technical and Team Working interview questions.
Graduate Software Engineer, ESG at SophosRead the full review »
Application Advice:
- Be honest about the programming languages you know as you will have to demonstrate your ability; you don't need a massive technical knowledge to secure a position so it's not worth the risk
Interview Advice:
- General interview questions (Why Sophos? etc.)
Example interview questions/tasks:
- What goes on behind the scenes when you load up a website in a browser?
- Write an algorithm for determining whether a number is prime on the whiteboard
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Application Advice:
Demonstrate self-learning
Interview Advice:
Be honest
Graduate Systems Developer, Labs at SophosRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Demonstrate general interest in computing and internet security, as well as experience directly relevant to the role.
Interview Advice:
Be prepared to answer programming focused questions as well as generic interview questions.
Graduate Software Developer, Systems Development at SophosRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Don't focus solely on academic achievements, show a rounded set of skills
Graduate Financial Accountant, Finance at SophosRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Apply for this type of role if you have a genuine interest in software security.
Interview Advice:
Do some research on the company.
Do some research on the role you have applied for. E.g. programming languages.
Just be yourself.
Be confident.
If you don't know the answer to a question don't be afraid to be honest.
The person who is interviewing you is human too.
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Application Advice:
Discuss any technical skills & hobbies you have outside of work & academics.
Interview Advice:
Discuss skills you learned outside of Academics
Graduate Software Developer, Windows Endpoint at SophosRead the full review »
Application Advice:
It's a very simple application process, no need for a cover letter. Sophos' jobs are available on their website and on social media, such as LinkedIn - simply apply with your CV.
Interview Advice:
For the Software Engineer roles, make sure you are comfortable with C++ and be ready to give problem solving / team working examples (the usual).
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Application Advice:
Make sure to get across not only your skills but your passion for the role you apply for.
Interview Advice:
Prepare as much as you can. The process is like a number of job interviews or assessment centers, but if you make sure you do your homework on the company, technologies or techniques relevant to the job you will be ok.
QA Engineer, Infrastructure at SophosRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be personable and confident
Interview Advice:
Talk about yourself as much as possible
Have job-related questions to ask
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The people who seemed the most relaxed and comfortable not just in interview but thourghout the day in general seemed to do better.
Graduate Accountant, Commercial Finance at SophosRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Has quite a competitive graduate salary.
Interview Advice:
Suggest you have a strong knowledge of C and good problem solving skills.
Engineering Graduate, Core Products at SophosRead the full review »
Application Advice:
You need to want it, if you're not interested in becoming a developer it will be obvious. Don't just apply without thinking.
Interview Advice:
The interview was great, it was mostly about logic and how your brain works. No irritating cliche questions, just a practical discussion. I thought it was a lot like a university interview.
Graduate Solutions Developer, IT Solutions at SophosRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Do some research.
Graduate Accountant, Finance at SophosRead the full review »
