What is the Sage graduate scheme application process?

Sage's own careers pages describe 5 stages: 01 Apply, then 02 Insights game, then 02 Video interview, then 03 Assessment, then 04 Decision.

Does Sage use a recorded video interview?

Yes. Sage lists a recorded video interview stage ("02 Video interview").

Sage early careers: how to get in

Last checked 2026-10-04 against Sage's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Sage. How we check

At a glance

Graduates and Internsgraduate scheme
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published5 stages

How Sage recruits

Annual window December to May for intern and graduate roles (page undated). 5 stages, from Sage's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-04. Test providers are named only where Sage names them.

01 Apply
Application form
Apply to a specific role advert. Window runs December to May, but each role closes shortly after the assessment date on its advert.
“Applications are open from December to May for intern and graduate roles, but close shortly after the assessment date listed on the job advert.”
Source
02 Insights game
Game-based assessment
A game-based behavioural assessment of strengths, personality and abilities, sent after applying. Provider not named.
“Upon applying, we’ll send you a link to complete a behavioural assessment. Using games, you’ll express your strengths, personality, and abilities.”
Source
02 Video interview
Recorded video interview
Record video answers to a few questions.
“You’ll also be invited to show us more of who you are by recording responses to a few questions via video.”
Source How to prepare for a one-way video interview
03 Assessment
Assessment centre
Assessment centre on the date in the advert. About 1 to 2 weeks before, selected candidates join an informal team-building activity to meet their future function.
“About 1-2 weeks before the assessment centre date listed on the job advert, selected candidates will be invited to an informal team-building activity and opportunity to meet their future function.”
Source
04 Decision
Offer
Final decision within three working days of the assessment; unsuccessful candidates get feedback.
“Within three working days after the assessment, you’ll get a final decision.”
Source

Visa sponsorship

Graduates and Interns
Sage runs paired graduate and intern tracks with mentorship from leaders and a peer mentor, hybrid working and five paid volunteering days, and publishes no sponsorship position.
“You're a full contributor at Sage, so you're rewarded like one too.”

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Common questions

What is the Sage graduate scheme application process?: Sage's own careers pages describe 5 stages: 01 Apply, then 02 Insights game, then 02 Video interview, then 03 Assessment, then 04 Decision.
Does Sage use a recorded video interview?: Yes. Sage lists a recorded video interview stage ("02 Video interview").

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