Deloitte UK graduate interview guide

Deloitte UK's early careers assessment: the immersive online assessment, job simulation, and final topic discussion and interview.

Updated 3 October 20261 source2 min read

Application~15 minHave your grades to hand

Online assessmentNo time limitOverall, some parts timed

Results≤ 4 weeksFor each online stage

Final stage2 exercisesTopic discussion and interview

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The interview process

As Deloitte UK describes it for graduates and apprentices.¹

Online application~15 min
Personal details and qualifications. Graduates typically need a 2:1 or above.
Immersive online assessment
A behavioural part (realistic workplace scenarios and working-style questions) and a cognitive part (numerical and verbal reasoning, some timed). No overall time limit, and you get feedback afterwards.
Job simulation
Work-based scenarios with rankings, written answers and video responses, covering problem-solving, decision-making and responsible AI thinking. No AI experience needed.
Final stage
Two exercises, in person for graduates and apprentices.
- Topic discussion (30–40 min). A two-way conversation with an assessor, which you must prepare for beforehand.
- Skills and motivation interview (~50 min). How you fit Deloitte's capabilities and why you want to join.
Outcome
If unsuccessful, you can apply again in the next September-to-August cycle.

Based on what each Deloitte stage assesses.

Why Deloitte, and why this service line?

Tell me about a time you made a decision without all the information.

Tell me about a time you learned something new quickly.

How might AI change the work of the team you're applying to, and what are the risks?

Go with your gut on the behavioural questions, rather than second-guessing what Deloitte wants.
Find a quiet space for the job simulation's video responses.
Prepare the topic properly. It's mandatory, and the discussion is two-way.
Use the free Candidate Zone and avoid paid prep sites that claim to be official.
Read Deloitte's Integrity & AI guidance before you start.¹

Within four weeks for the online assessment and the job simulation.

A 30–40 minute topic discussion you prepare for in advance, and a skills and motivation interview of about 50 minutes.

Yes, in the next intake year. You can apply once per September-to-August cycle.¹

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