Hollis early careers: how to get in

Last checked 2026-10-03 against Hollis's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Hollis. How we check

At a glance

Graduate Programme

How Hollis recruits

Annual cycle (applications open 1 November, interviews December and January). 3 stages, from Hollis's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Hollis names them.

  1. Online application

    Application form

    Short online application form assessing problem-solving, learning, motivation and skills and behaviours.

    “You'll apply through our website and complete a short application form.”
  2. Shortlisting

    Other stage

    Applications reviewed against role-linked criteria.

    “Applications are reviewed against clear criteria linked to the role.”
  3. Interview (opens with a short presentation)

    Presentation

    Single-stage interview in the office or on Microsoft Teams, starting with a short presentation, then structured questions on the application qualities.

    “We use a single stage interview process”

Chartered Surveyor Apprenticeship

How Hollis recruits

Two windows a year: 1 November (April intake) and 1 June (September intake). 4 stages, from Hollis's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Hollis names them.

  1. Online application

    Application form

    Online application when windows open on 1 November (April intake) or 1 June (September intake).

    “You can apply through our careers page when applications open on 1 November and 1 June.”
  2. Initial screening

    Other stage

    An initial screening stage.

    “An initial screening stage”
  3. Face to face interview

    Final interview

    A face-to-face interview.

    “Face to face interview”
    Source
  4. Week of work experience

    Other stage

    A week of work experience to try the role while Hollis observes how candidates handle real work.

    “A week of work experience, giving you the chance to try the role in practice.”

Visa sponsorship

  • Graduate Programme

    Hollis opens graduate applications in November and runs assessments through December and January across eight built environment disciplines.

    “Applications open in November, with assessments and interviews in December and January.”
  • Chartered Surveyor Apprenticeship

    Hollis puts surveying apprentices on live instructions from the start, with 80 per cent of their time in the workplace and study through the University of the Built Environment.

    “Around 80% of your time is spent gaining real workplace experience, supported by close supervision.”
  • Work Placement Programme

    Hollis runs placements from one week to a full year out, with formal applications opening in November and interviews in January.

    “Applications for our formal placement programme open in November, with interviews taking place in January.”

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Common questions

What is the Hollis graduate scheme application process?
Hollis's own careers pages describe 3 stages: Online application, then Shortlisting, then Interview (opens with a short presentation).

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