Cooper Parry early careers: how to get in

Application form and CV

CV

Application form plus CV, checked against entry and right to work criteria and any exams already passed.

“You begin with an application form and your CV, where we will check you meet the entry criteria and right to work criteria.”

Video interview

Recorded video interview

Recorded video interview of 3 questions on who you are, your knowledge of the role and motivation to join, reviewed by the team rather than AI.

• 3 questions

“The next stage is to complete a video interview of 3 questions, focusing on who you are, your knowledge of the role and motivation to join CP. [...] This will be reviewed by the team (not AI) and we will assess your suitability for the role.”

Thomas International assessment

Online tests

Thomas International aptitude and behavioural assessment that measures speed and accuracy.

“After the video interview, you will be asked to complete Thomas International, which is an aptitude and behavioural assessment.”

Assessment centre or interview

Assessment centre

Final stage is either an assessment centre (group activities with up to 7 others, a 1:1 interview, office tour, trainee talk) or a two-stage 2:1 interview with practical tasks.

“The final stage is an assessment centre or interview. [...] The assessment centre involves group activities with up to 7 other applicants, a 1:1 interview, a tour of the office, a talk from our current trainees and our professional qualifications team along with an introduction to the business area you’ve applied to.”

Application form and CV

Application form

Submit application form with CV to be assessed for entry criteria and right to work.

“You begin with an application form and your CV, where we will check you meet the entry criteria and right to work criteria.”

Video interview

Recorded video interview

Record responses to three video interview questions covering background, role knowledge and motivation.

• 3 questions

“The next stage is to complete a video interview of 3 questions, focusing on who you are, your knowledge of the role and motivation to join CP.”

Thomas International assessment

Online tests

Aptitude and behavioural assessment measuring speed, accuracy and behavioural traits.

“After the video interview, you will be asked to complete Thomas International, which is an aptitude and behavioural assessment.”

Assessment centre or interview

Assessment centre

Group assessment centre with up to seven other applicants, one-to-one interview, office tour, trainee talk and business introduction, or alternative interview route.

“The final stage is an assessment centre or interview. The assessment centre involves group activities with up to 7 other applicants, a 1:1 interview, a tour of the office, a talk from our current trainees and our professional qualifications team along with an introduction to the business area you've applied to.”