Wates early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-03 against Wates's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Wates. How we check
At a glance
- Graduate Trainee Routegraduate schemeNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published5 stages
How Wates recruits
2027 intake (applications open October 2026, September start). 5 stages, from Wates's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Wates names them.
Application form
Application form
Online application form. Only your first application is accepted; any extra applications are withdrawn automatically.
“We can only accept your first application and will automatically withdraw any additional applications. [...] As part of the process, you must complete an application form”
Situational Application questions
Situational judgement test
Several situational questions answered as part of the application.
“As part of the process, you must complete an application form and answer several Situational Application questions.”
Recorded video interview
Recorded video interview
Next stage is a recorded video interview. Platform not named.
- recorded
“The next stage is a recorded video interview.”
Assessment Centre
Assessment centre
Final stage is an assessment centre; the outcome is given within a week.
“The final stage of the process will be at the Assessment Centre. [...] We will let you know the outcome of your application within a week of attending the Assessment Centre.”
Offer
Offer
Offer holders are kept in touch through events and networking before a September start.
“If we offer you a place, we will keep in touch with you through events and networking opportunities before you start in September.”
Visa sponsorship
Graduate Trainee Route
Wates accepts a 2:2 for its two year graduate trainee route and opens applications in October 2026, with no sponsorship statement published.
“Applications will open in October 2026.”
Wates on the Home Office sponsor register
This is general information, not immigration advice. Check gov.uk and the employer's own FAQ before you apply: rules change.
Common questions
- What is the Wates graduate scheme application process?
- Wates's own careers pages describe 5 stages: Application form, then Situational Application questions, then Recorded video interview, then Assessment Centre, then Offer.
- Does Wates use a recorded video interview?
- Yes. Wates lists a recorded video interview stage ("Recorded video interview").
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