Deloitte UK early careers: how to get in

Apply Online

Application form

Short online form (about 15 minutes) covering personal details and education. Screened against the academic entry criteria in the job description.

• about 15 minutes

“First, we'll ask you to tell us a little about yourself. This section should only take around 15 minutes and will cover your personal details and educational background.”

Immersive Online Assessment

Online tests

Two parts: a behavioural section (rank-ordering responses to workplace scenarios plus working-style questions) and a cognitive section (numerical and verbal reasoning). No overall time limit, some questions timed.

“Behavioural Assessment: Here, we'll present you with realistic workplace scenarios. We'd like you to respond honestly, ranking actions based on how you would most and least likely approach each situation. You'll also answer questions about your preferred working style. Cognitive Assessment: This section includes numerical and verbal reasoning questions. A few important points: There's no overall time limit for completing the assessment.”

Job Simulation

Immersive assessment

Simulation of Deloitte work scenarios mixing ranking, multiple-choice, written answers and recorded video responses. Some scenarios mention AI tools but no AI knowledge is needed.

“You'll experience work-based scenarios where you'll be asked to respond to different types of questions, including: Ranking response options in order of preference Selecting the most appropriate response(s) from a given set Providing written responses Recording video responses”

Final Stage Assessment

Assessment centre

In person at the linked office. Mandatory pre-work researching a topic, then a 30 to 40 minute two-way topic discussion with an assessor and a skills and motivation interview of about 50 minutes.

“If you're applying for a Graduate, Entry Level Apprentice, Industrial Placement or BrightStart Apprentice role, your final stage assessment will take place in person at the Deloitte office linked to your application. [...] A discussion about your topic preparation with one of our assessors. This will be a two-way discussion which typically lasts around 30-40 minutes. [...] A skills and motivation interview where we’ll ask some questions to learn more about your alignment with the capabilities we look for at Deloitte. This usually lasts around 50 minutes.”

Outcome

Offer

Offer made if the final stage is successful. One application per intake or academic year.

“If your final stage assessment is successful, we’ll offer you a job and your exciting journey with us really begins.”

Apply Online

Application form

Short online form (about 15 minutes) covering personal details and education. Screened against the academic entry criteria in the job description.

• about 15 minutes

“First, we'll ask you to tell us a little about yourself. This section should only take around 15 minutes and will cover your personal details and educational background.”

Immersive Online Assessment

Online tests

Two parts: a behavioural section (rank-ordering responses to workplace scenarios plus working-style questions) and a cognitive section (numerical and verbal reasoning). No overall time limit, some questions timed.

“Behavioural Assessment: Here, we'll present you with realistic workplace scenarios. We'd like you to respond honestly, ranking actions based on how you would most and least likely approach each situation. You'll also answer questions about your preferred working style. Cognitive Assessment: This section includes numerical and verbal reasoning questions. A few important points: There's no overall time limit for completing the assessment.”

Job Simulation

Immersive assessment

Simulation of Deloitte work scenarios mixing ranking, multiple-choice, written answers and recorded video responses. Some scenarios mention AI tools but no AI knowledge is needed.

“You'll experience work-based scenarios where you'll be asked to respond to different types of questions, including: Ranking response options in order of preference Selecting the most appropriate response(s) from a given set Providing written responses Recording video responses”

Outcome (process ends after Job Simulation)

Offer

Spring Into Deloitte applicants finish after the Job Simulation, with no final stage assessment.

“If you’re a ‘Spring Into Deloitte’ applicant, this is where your application process ends. We’ll let you know if you’ve been successful as soon as possible.”