Skip to contentSkip to footer
  • Community
  • Jobs
  • Companies
  • Salaries
  • For employers
      Notifications

      Loading...

      Elevate your career

      Discover your earning potential, land dream jobs, and share work-life insights anonymously.

      employer cover photo
      employer logo
      employer logo

      Howden

      Is this your company?

      About
      Reviews
      Pay and benefits
      Jobs
      Interviews
      Interviews
      Related searches: Howden reviews | Howden jobs | Howden salaries | Howden benefits
      Howden interviewsHowden Insurance Consultant interviewsHowden interview


      Glassdoor

      • About / Press
      • Awards
      • Blog
      • Research
      • Contact Us
      • Guides

      Employers

      • Free Employer Account
      • Employer Centre
      • Employers Blog

      Information

      • Help
      • Guidelines
      • Terms of Use
      • Privacy and Ad Choices
      • Do Not Sell Or Share My Information
      • Cookie Consent Tool
      • Security

      Work With Us

      • Advertisers
      • Careers
      Download the App

      • Browse by:
      • Companies
      • Jobs
      • Locations
      • Communities
      • Recent posts

      Copyright © 2008-2026. Glassdoor LLC. "Glassdoor," "Worklife Pro," "Bowls" and logo are proprietary trademarks of Glassdoor LLC.

      Company Bowl sample

      Want the inside scoop on your own company?

      Check out your Company Bowl for anonymous work chats.

      Bowls

      Get actionable career advice tailored to you by joining more bowls.

      Followed companies

      Stay ahead in opportunities and insider tips by following your dream companies.

      Job searches

      Get personalised job recommendations and updates by starting your searches.

      Insurance Consultant Interview

      12 Jun 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience

      Other Insurance Consultant interview reviews for Howden

      Insurance Consultant Interview

      15 Oct 2021
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Poole, England
      No offer
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Howden

      Interview

      Quite a slow process in terms of communication. Very typical process for graduates. CV. Online test was next. Then one sided interview and in person interview with presentation. Again it’s what you expect.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What was my motivation for the role
      Answer question
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through other source. I interviewed at Howden (Poole, England) in Oct 2021

      Interview

      Had an initial 45 minute phone interview with a member of the team. I was then invited in the following day for a face to face informal interview where the branch manager was interested in finding out more about me as a person. I was then invited in for a further face to face, experience with the team, followed by a practical sales test and psychometric online test. I felt the interviews went well at each stage and the branch manager was very friendly and helpful at each stage. I did not receive an offer after this final stage and was given feedback that during my practical test I had not developed rapport well enough or exuded enough confidence, which I accept. However, the feedback given also said I was late for the interview, which was untrue as I was given a time of 10.30am and arrived at 10.25. They claimed that it was scheduled for 10.00am, but made no mention of this on the day so I was unable to clarify this error. They also gave me the option of completing my practical test out front or in a back office. I opted for the latter, which was later used in the feedback as another mark against me, which felt a touch deceptive. Ultimately I was clearly not right for the role regardless of these points so it is moot, but these two factors marred an otherwise very positive overall interview experience.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What are your salary expectations
      1 Answer
      1
      avatar
      Howden response
      4y
      Thank-you for leaving feedback, I have discussed your experience with the manager and believe there was some missed communication which was also part of the reason that an offer wasn't made. I am more than happy to provide you with some further feedback if you wish - you can contact me on paul.sissons@aplan.co.uk and we can arrange a telephone call from there.

      Insurance Consultant Interview

      26 May 2021
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Thatcham, England
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at Howden (Thatcham, England) in May 2021

      Interview

      Overall a poor experience - unclear direction and misled by the interviewers. I was contacted by a recruitment company who recommended the job to me. I had an initial telephone conversation with a manager for 45 minutes. I passed this stage, and was asked to fill in an application form and complete a 35 minute online test. I was then invited for a face to face competency based interview. During this interview, I was told that the next stage would be a role play to demonstrate my sales ability and "sell a holiday". This was actually incorrect as I was invited for a further meeting with another manager. This was "informal" as the person I met was more interested in me as a person. He seemed positive and chirpy, but didn't really seem to ask that many questions. I was then contacted by the recruitment agency the day after, who said "I'm not suitable for sales" I feel I was misled, as they knew my experience (7 years in the insurance industry) and I wasn't provided a chance to demonstrate my skills in this area. I'm sure the third meeting was just a chance for them to judge my personal appearance. I've emailed the branch manager for feedback but I'm yet to hear from them, and I don't expect to. Overall it felt like a waste of time.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Basic competency questions were asked during this interview.
      Answer question
      1
      avatar
      Howden response
      4y
      Thank-you for leaving feedback, I have discussed your experience with the manager and believe there was some missed communication which was also part of the reason that an offer wasn't made. I am more than happy to provide you with some further feedback if you wish - you can contact me on paul.sissons@aplan.co.uk and we can arrange a telephone call from there.