Resources for Applicants
All you need to know about our application process.
Applying to Bowtie
We're so glad you're interested in joining our team! We're always on the lookout for passionate and ambitious individuals like yourself. Even before you've come on board, we want to make sure your application experience is as smooth and worthwhile as possible.
The candidate experience is extremely important to us, so we've broken down the process into a few simple steps and answered some frequently asked questions to best equip you for the road ahead.
We can't wait to learn more about you and your qualifications. Let's get started!
Application Process - Full-time Roles Only
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1. Screening
Our Talent Acquisition team and hiring manager will carefully review your application. If identified as a preliminary fit, we'll reach out to schedule an introductory call. This will allow us to learn more about your background and share additional details about the role and Bowtie.
We look forward to discussing how your skills and interests may be a great match.
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2. Technical Assessment
Depending on the role, you may be invited to complete a technical assessment such as a take-home assessment, portfolio review, or recorded interview.
This is an opportunity for you to shine and showcase your skills!
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3. WHO Interview
This is a behavioral interview session where the focus is on understanding the candidate's personality, values, and work style, rather than just their technical skills and experience.
Share stories and examples from your past that reveal insights into "who" you are.
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4. Focused Interview(s)
In this stage, we'll take a closer look at your relevant skills and competencies.
Our interviewer(s) will ask questions designed to evaluate how your abilities align with the role. This is your chance to demonstrate why you're the ideal candidate for the position.
Depending on the seniority of the role, you may meet with more than 1 interviewer during this stage.
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5. Reference Check
As a final step, we'll reach out to the references you've provided. This allows us to get additional insights into your qualifications and work style from those who have directly observed your performance.
We find this extremely useful for us to properly onboard our new hires!
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6. Offer Extended - Welcome to Bowtie!
Congratulations! You will be receiving details containing your compensation and benefits.
Before your first day, you will receive additional information about Bowtie.
On your first day, you'll join us at our studio (HK candidates only), where you'll kickstart the onboarding process and meet the rest of the team.
How can I Prepare?
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Ask Questions!
Interview is a 2-way street.
We will leave the last 10-20 minutes in every interview for you to ask question - be curious and ask us anything that you'd need to know. -
Find Out More
Visit our company page to learn more about us and our values
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Get Familiar with the STAR Method
Expect our interviewers to ask you behavioral questions on your past experiences. If you struggle with formulating answers, trying using the STAR method to structure your responses: Situation, Task, Action, Result.
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The Internet is at Your Fingertips
Nowadays, there are many helpful resources available on interview questions. Use them to refresh your memory on past experiences and practice your responses. However be careful not to over-script your answers, as that can make them sound unnatural. The goal is to be prepared, not robotic.
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Get Set for Virtual Interviews
Most of our interviews are conducted online via Google Meet (some are also IRL). To ensure a smooth experience, please login 5 minutes early and situate yourself in a quiet area with a stable internet connection. Make sure you have a reliable laptop with a good camera.
As for attire, we recommend smart-casual. This helps create a professional impression while also allowing you to feel comfortable.
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Extra Tips
Feel free to take a look at this article published by our Talents Acquisitions Manager
During the Interview
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You can expect to be clearly informed about the purpose and structure of the interview. Our team will guide you through each stage, so you can feel at ease.
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Our interviews are designed to be casual conversations, not interrogations. We're here to get to know you as a person, so don't feel the need to be overly formal. Just be yourself!
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Your comfort and experience are important to us. If you ever feel uneasy about anything, please let us know. We'll do our best to address the situation and accommodate your needs.
FAQ
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We aim to respond to all applications within 2-3 weeks to let you know whether we will be moving forward with your application or not, and we'll be sure to keep you updated throughout the process.
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Depending on the role you've applied for, your assessments will differ. For example, software engineer applicants can expect to be given a take-home coding exam.
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You will be expected to provide at least 2 references with one of them being the direct manager of your most recent job.
For a smoother process, you can submit your references' contact with your application / after your application.
We would onlu reach out to them with your consent :)
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It is very dependent on the role, some can take up to 2 months.
However, we are committed to reviewing your application within 14 days of your application.
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That would depend on the nature of the role, rules and regulations in place.
For most of our non-customer-facing role, we do consider remote applicants.
Chinese skill is required for some roles though. -
The screening interview would be about 15-30 minutes.
For the other interviews, they would be roughly an hour long.
About Bowtie Life Insurance Company Limited
Our purpose is simple - we are here to bring back the good of insurance: protecting people and their families.
By combining our deep domain expertise and our modern proprietary technology, we strive to provide better insurance products and world-class insurance experience to the public.
In the past 4+ years, we have been providing a wide range of medical coverage to the Hong Kong public. Our sum assured has exceeded US$5 Billion.
Let's continue to deliver a better insurance experience for all.
Let's Make Insurance Good Again.
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