Sector
Built around publicly known assessment styles for each sector and role.
A simulated PhD viva voce. Two examiners interrogate your thesis, your methodological choices, your theoretical framework, and your original contribution claim.
A simulated DClinPsy viva for trainees on UK clinical psychology doctoral programmes. Examination covers contribution to the evidence base, methodology, clinical implications for NHS practice, limitations, scientist-practitioner identity, and publication potential.
A simulated PhD upgrade or transfer viva. A panel of academics assesses whether your research proposal, early work, and methodological plan are sufficient to progress to full doctoral candidacy.
UK's largest defence contractor. Roles span naval ships, submarines, combat aircraft, cyber, and electronics.
Power systems for aircraft, ships, and submarines. Engineers work on some of the most complex programmes in the world.
Defence technology, test and evaluation, and research. Spun out of the MoD's Defence Evaluation and Research Agency in 2001.
Defence research and technology assessment. Interviews probe technical depth, structured analytical thinking, and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly to non-specialist audiences.
Defence electronics and aerospace systems. Interviews assess systems engineering knowledge, technical problem solving, and motivation for working on classified and regulated defence programmes.
World's largest commercial aircraft manufacturer. UK sites focus on wings at Broughton and systems integration.
Large-scale aerospace and space systems engineering. Interviews assess technical knowledge, systems integration experience, and the ability to collaborate across international, multidisciplinary teams on long-horizon programmes.
Critical defence infrastructure and nuclear support engineering. Interviews focus on technical competence, safety culture, and evidence of performing under the constraints of complex, regulated environments.
The Science Inside UK Defence and Security. Executive agency of the MoD. Classified research and technology development.
Critical defence infrastructure and nuclear support engineering. Interviews focus on technical competence, safety culture, and evidence of performing under the constraints of complex, regulated environments.
One of the Big Four. Schemes in audit, tax, advisory, and technology.
One of the Big Four. Schemes across audit, consulting, deals, and technology.
One of the Big Four professional services firms. Global operations across audit, tax, consulting, and strategy and transactions.
Global technology and e-commerce company. Roles span operations, software, product, and business development.
Global technology company. Roles in engineering, product, operations, and business.
One of the largest technology companies in the world. Roles span engineering, product, sales, and operations.
High-scale technology platform. Interviews place heavy weight on measurable impact, data-driven reasoning, and the reach and scope of work delivered.
One of the most valuable companies in the world, known for product excellence and design. Roles span engineering, product, design, and operations.
Enterprise cloud software company with a strong values and culture-led identity. Interviews focus on alignment with company values, commercial awareness, and role-specific technical or sales skills.
Enterprise cloud software company. Interviews are values-led with a strong cultural fit element alongside role-specific commercial and technical questions.
The NHS Management Training Scheme. Fast-track leadership development across General Management, HR, Finance, and Health Informatics.
Band 5 Staff Nurse roles across NHS trusts. Entry point for newly qualified registered nurses. Regulated by the NMC.
The UK government's flagship leadership programme. Routes include Policy, Diplomatic Service, STEM, Finance, and Commercial.
Competitive graduate leadership programme for UK central government. Assessed using the Civil Service Success Profiles framework across behaviours, strengths, experience, and ability in a structured assessment centre format.
Large global consulting and technology services firm. Uses a strengths-based assessment focused on natural working style, motivation, and potential rather than past experience alone.
Large global consulting and technology services firm. Uses a strengths-based assessment focused on natural working style, motivation, and potential rather than past experience alone.
Elite strategy consulting. Interviews combine a structured case study requiring a clear upfront hypothesis with an experience interview probing commercial curiosity, leadership, and personal impact.
Global management consulting firm with particular strength in financial services, transport, energy, and insurance.
Leading global investment bank. New Analyst Programme spans Investment Banking, Markets, Asset Management, and Engineering.
One of the UK's largest banks. Routes: Investment Banking, Markets, Technology, Operations, and Finance.
Global investment bank. Routes: Investment Banking, Sales and Trading, Technology, Operations, Research, and Wealth Management.
Global investment bank covering institutional markets, consumer banking, and asset management. Interviews are structured and demanding, covering technical finance knowledge, commercial awareness, and competency-based questions on leadership and resilience.
Global investment bank with broad international operations. Interviews emphasise global mindset, commercial awareness, and leadership potential alongside division-specific motivation.
Global wealth management and investment banking group. Interviews focus on client orientation, financial markets knowledge, and motivation for wealth management or investment banking specifically.
Global asset management firm. Interviews combine technical investment knowledge, quantitative analytical thinking, and questions on commercial awareness and cultural fit.
Major European investment bank with global operations across fixed income, currencies, and commodities. Interviews assess technical finance knowledge, commercial awareness, and motivation for investment banking specifically.
Major US-headquartered defence and aerospace contractor. Interviews assess systems engineering capability, security awareness, and technical depth across aerospace, space, and defence programmes.
One of the largest defence and aerospace companies in the world. Specialises in missile systems, radar, electronic warfare, and cybersecurity for defence.
Leading global aerospace and defence company. Specialises in autonomous systems, cyber, and advanced strike systems including the B-21 Raider.
Major European defence manufacturer specialising in armoured vehicles, weapon systems, and ammunition. Interviews assess engineering knowledge, commercial awareness, and motivation for working in a European defence context.
Global wealth management and investment banking group. Interviews focus on client orientation, financial markets knowledge, and motivation for wealth management or investment banking specifically.
Magic Circle law firm with a strong focus on structured finance and capital markets transactions. Training contract interviews use a strengths-based format and emphasise genuine commercial interest in finance law.
One of the most prestigious law firms globally with particular strength in M&A, finance, and litigation.
Large international law firm with particular strength in private equity, finance, and energy. Interviews place significant weight on motivation for the firm and evidence of commercial drive.
One of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Known for landmark transactions and exceptionally high standards. Among the most selective training contract processes.
The RICS Assessment of Professional Competence final assessment. A structured one-hour panel with two assessors covering your Critical Analysis presentation, mandatory competencies, and technical competencies specific to your chosen pathway.
The Institution of Civil Engineers Professional Review. A panel interview assessing candidates for TMICE or FICE membership across four attributes: overarching engineer, technical competence, leadership and management, and professional commitment.
The Chartered Institute of Building Professional Review. A structured panel interview assessing candidates for MCIOB membership across six core competencies: construction project management, construction technology and environment, health safety and welfare, commercial and contract management, leadership and people management, and professional ethics.