Each page lists a firm's stages in order, what happens at each, which test publisher is involved, and how we know. A badge shows whether a fact comes from the firm's own page, a near-official source or only third parties and candidates. Where we could not verify something we say so, and we do not guess.
No application dates appear here because they go stale. Processes change every cycle, so always read your own invitation first, and use these pages to know what to practise.
What do the confidence badges mean?
VVendor-publishedStated in the test publisher's own document or practice site.
AAcademicFrom peer-reviewed research.
OOfficial employerStated on the employer's own page.
NNear-officialNear-official: an employer-run practice portal, or a vendor or employer-quoted press release naming the employer.
CCandidate-reportedReported by candidates. Treat as likely but unconfirmed.
TThird-partyFrom prep sites, press or forums. Not confirmed by the employer or publisher.
Virtual and run by PwC's assessors, typically between November and April. You work with up to five other candidates who applied for a range of. OOfficial employer
Two exercises: a topic discussion with an assessor after mandatory preparation (typically 30 to 40 minutes) and a skills and motivation interview. OOfficial employer
EY does not publish an agenda. It says the EY Experience Day is the final stage, where you meet people already at EY, showcase your skills, ask. OOfficial employer
KPMG states only that Launch Pad is an in-person half day combining assessed and non-assessed activities. The individual exercises, such as any. OOfficial employer
A Superday of typically two to five interviews for campus hires, depending on the division, with a cross-section of people you could work with. OOfficial employer
Not published. The firm says only that you can expect to meet several people in multiple rounds and that the process differs for each position. OOfficial employer
Depending on the programme and location: multiple interviews, an assessment or a case study exercise. Counts, lengths and group exercise are not. OOfficial employer
UBS describes the last stage only as final round virtual or in-person interviews. A group exercise, case study or presentation is not mentioned on. OOfficial employer
A mix of phone calls and video interviews with HR team members, business managers and possibly peers, plus possible exercises and assessments that. OOfficial employer
Typically competency assessments, case studies and a technical interview, in person, with components varying by role. Lengths, the number of. OOfficial employer
A virtual assessment centre of several exercises with a small number of other candidates (types and length not published), followed by two in-person. OOfficial employer
Further interviews with the business team: generally a case study, a problem-solving activity or an article to present your views on, plus. OOfficial employer
Final interview(s) with senior members of the business, combining competency and technical questions, and for Investment Banking and Global Markets. OOfficial employer
A further interview with senior colleagues, a collaborative group exercise and a case study. Length, case format and whether there is a presentation. OOfficial employer
Two or three stages, including a motivational interview with a member of the leadership team. Barclays does not say whether a group exercise or case. OOfficial employer
Two or three activities and/or a skills-based interview, each with a different assessor (HSBC Candidate Zone). HSBC's guide says the centre usually. NNear-official
A full day of virtual activities, mostly run on digital platforms such as Zoom, with tasks that explore how you work on your own and collaboratively. OOfficial employer
One-to-one interview, group exercise and individual assessments relating to the pre-work. Technical routes (Software Engineer, Cyber Security. OOfficial employer
Varies by role and market. Standard Chartered says an assessment centre might include interviews with HR and the team you would join, plus group. OOfficial employer
Not published for these programmes on the pages read. The adverts say only that successful candidates could be selected for an assessment centre. OOfficial employer
Depends on the scheme. Santander sends detailed information about the day with the invitation. Usually virtual, sometimes in person. Exercise types. OOfficial employer
Virtual. Graduates and school leavers complete a case study presentation to assessors and a group exercise analysing a business problem, followed by. OOfficial employer
Half-day and virtual. Forvis Mazars says the exercises reflect what working at the firm is like and need no specialist knowledge, but it does not. OOfficial employer
No single assessment centre. A virtual group exercise led by the recruitment team comes first, then an in-person experience day in London (or. OOfficial employer
Half a day, virtual, on the TopScore platform. A combination of a skills-based interview, paired or group exercises, a written exercise, planning. OOfficial employer
BlackRock describes interviews with representatives of the function, focused on the BlackRock Principles, your experience or your capabilities. OOfficial employer
Graduate schemes and internship: activities like presentations, interviews and group exercises, plus meeting M&G people including current graduates. OOfficial employer
Internship and placement year: a group activity, a short presentation and an interview, around 4 to 5 hours, in person or virtual (intern and. OOfficial employer
Aviva says only that at the assessment day you meet some of the team, get a feel for working there and show what you are about. Exercises. OOfficial employer
A 45-minute interview with two assessors, a 15-minute presentation on a topic given in advance (10 minutes presenting, 5 minutes of questions) and a. OOfficial employer
Virtual assessment centre consisting of one group exercise and one interview. Interview questions are motivation, behaviour-based and analytical or. OOfficial employer
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