Lloyds Banking Group early careers: how to get in

How Lloyds Banking Group recruits

Current cycle (process page undated; 2027 intake schemes). 4 stages, from Lloyds Banking Group's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Lloyds Banking Group names them.

Applications may close early once places are filled, so apply well before any published deadline. Source

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   Step 1: Apply online

   Application form

   Register and complete a short form about yourself. No CV or covering letter is required.

   “click the apply button and register by completing a form with some details about yourself. A CV or covering letter is not required”

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   Complete the online assessment

   Online tests

   Online assessment of about 60 minutes themed on the Group and how it supports customers. Pen, paper and calculator advised; a feedback report follows within days. No retakes.

   • no retakes
   • about 60 minutes

   “This gives insight into the Group and how we support customers and communities. It should take around 60 minutes. A quiet spot free from distractions, plus a pen, paper and calculator, are recommended.”

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   Step 2: Job insight assessment

   Immersive assessment

   Role-specific scenario assessment with data to analyse. Answers are given as recorded video, written responses and preference choices, with timed or time-recorded questions.

   “Multiple scenarios with questions explore how you would respond, alongside data for analysis and interpretation. Responses include video, written and preference indications, with time-limited or time-recorded questions.”

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   Step 3: Assessment Centres

   Assessment centre

   Virtual or in-person assessment centre, depending on programme, with pre-work, a one-to-one interview, a group exercise and individual exercises linked to the pre-work.

   “On the day, candidates are assessed through a series of exercises including a one-to-one interview, a group exercise and individual assessments relating to the pre-work completed.”

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How Lloyds Banking Group recruits

Current cycle (process page undated). 3 stages, from Lloyds Banking Group's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Lloyds Banking Group names them.

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   Apply online

   Application form

   Short application form covering the candidate and their qualifications; those meeting minimum entry criteria progress.

   “hit the apply button and complete the short application form. You'll need to tell them a little about yourself and the qualifications you have.”

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   Online assessments

   Online tests

   Online assessments of motivation, behaviours, values and written communication, plus written assignments; some roles add critical thinking, technical or maths tests.

   “They'll assess your motivations, behaviours, values and written communication skills. There may also be assessments of your critical thinking, technical or mathematical ability depending on which role you've applied for. Candidates will need to complete written assignments.”

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   Assessment day or interview

   Assessment centre

   Final stage varies by apprenticeship: an interview or assessment day, either on the Group's events platform or face to face.

   “The final stage of the recruitment process varies depending on the apprenticeship you have applied for. It might be an interview or an assessment day, via their Events Platform or face-to-face.”

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