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A few little hints

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Before you start, it makes sense to ask yourself whyyou really want to work with Deloitte. And be honest- its important that you understand your motives for

applying. Next up, make sure youve read our websitethoroughly particularly the client case studies andpeople profiles which give a great feel for the workwe do in each service line and the day-to-day realityof life at Deloitte.

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Completing the formBefore you can apply, you need to registerwith us online. Once youve done that,you can log-on to the system with youruser name and password, revisit yourapplication and track its progress at anytime. When you come to complete theform itself:

Check that you meet the requirements ofthe particular programme and service lineyoure applying for.

Keep your answers simple, specific,relevant and, above all, honest.

Bring them to life with practical examplesof things youve done at work oruniversity, or in a sports, charityor social context.

Make your answers bespoke its easyto spot those cut and pasted from otherapplication forms!

Before you submit your application,review it for spelling and grammar.

The numerical testIf your applications successful, the nextstep is the online numerical reasoningtest. Youll be presented with tables andcharts of information which youll needto interpret, and then youll choose ananswer from a number of options.

Youll have 30 minutes to complete it,and you can use a calculator or paper andpencil if you want.

Practice makes perfect, so completepractice tests before you take the realthing: www.deloitte.co.uk/graduates/practicetests

Practise until you feel comfortable soyou know what to expect.

Pace yourself and read the questionsfully, taking account of all the relevantinformation.

Youll have 21 questions to answer.


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The criticalthinking assessmentCritical thinking is the ability to look ata situation, clearly understand it frommultiple perspectives and separate facts

from opinions and assumptions. A lot ofemployers see it as a key 21st century skill.

The assessment measures essentialworkplace skills related to problem solvingand decision making. Easier and tougherquestions in a range of formats willmeasure all areas of your criticalthinking ability.

Youll need to complete 40 questions in30 minutes, so plan your time and make

sure you have no distractions. Make time to practise first so you know

whats coming. Youll find the practicetests at: www.deloitte.co.uk/graduates/practicetests

Make sure you know whats beingassessed. The test measures criticalthinking through these five sub-tests:

1. Inference Rating the probabilityof truth of inferences based on

given information2. Recognition of Assumptions

Identifying unstated assumptionsunderlying given statements

3. Deduction Determining whetherconclusions follow logically fromgiven information

4. Interpretation Weighing evidenceand deciding if generalisationsor conclusions based on data arewarranted

5. Evaluation of Arguments Evaluating the strength and relevanceof arguments with respect to aparticular question or issue.

There are example questions before eachsub-test - but be aware that these aretimed as part of the assessment too.


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The interviewsRegardless of the particular programmeor service line youre applying for, face-to-face interviews will be part of the selectionprocess. So its good to know what well

be looking for and how to give your beston the day.

The first interviewHere well be asking you for an exampleof a project / event and looking for key

behaviours that align to our core values.Well also explore your motivations.Depending on the service line you applyfor, you are likely to have a case study,which well give you on the day, alongwith full instructions and time to review it.

Before you go:

Think of any long-term activities, piecesof work or projects where you had asignificant role to play. They could bework youre proud of, a project youfound quite challenging, but certainlysomething youve put time, effort andenergy into.

Come prepared by thinking about whatyou can bring to Deloitte in terms ofyour core drivers and values. By thatwe mean demonstrating how you striveto be the best you can be, or how youembrace working and collaboratingwith others.

The final interviewThis will usually happen on a separatedate if you have successfully passed ourfirst interview stage. But you might havethe option to combine this with your first

interview on the same day.At this stage well focus on whatsimportant to you, what your drivers areand what you value. Well also spend a bitmore time understanding what motivatesyou. It will often include a presentationyouve prepared beforehand too.

Think about your commercial awarenessand make sure youre up to date withthe latest news and stories that mighthave an impact on our business.

Be prepared to talk about yourself andwhat matters to you, and be ready toback that up with examples.

Think hard about your key motivationsfor joining Deloitte and in particular,your chosen service line.

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Dont forget Be sure where the interview is, what

time and how to get there. If you knowwho your interviewer is going to be,keep a note of who to ask for when

you arrive. Dress for the occasion smart and

business-like.

Remind yourself what you wrote on yourapplication.

Recap on Deloitte and the service lineyoure applying for.

On the Day Shake hands firmly when you arrive,

smile, look confident and be enthusiastic.

Look the interviewer in the eye and beaware of your body language.

Listen carefully to each question beforeyou give your answer.

Be clear, concise and specific with youranswers dont waffle.

Use practical example to illustrate how

you demonstrate our core attributes. But focus solely on your contribution

in any examples you give.

Think about the kind of questions youdlike to ask.

This last point is particularly important.After all, this stage of the process isnt justfor our sake. Its also a chance to confirmthat Deloitte is the right choice for you.With that in mind, here are a few examplequestions you might want to ask your

interviewer:

Whats the most exciting thing aboutthis role?

What are the biggest challenges?

Where do you see this opportunityleading?

What are those who joined last yeardoing right now?

Why did you choose to join Deloitte?

What do you enjoy most about it nowthat youre here?

How did you balance work with studyingfor a professional qualification?

The biggest piece of advice we can offer, however,

is really quite simple and applies to the entireapplication process: give it everything youve got.Thats to say, enthusiasm and commitment count fora great deal here at Deloitte. And this could be thefirst chance you have to demonstrate yours.

Good luck!

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