Our Hiring Process
- Stage 1
Online application
Your online application is split into two parts.
Part one: submit your resume and cover letter.
Spend time on your cover letter - it's your opportunity to tell us why you're genuinely interested in the role and joining CIL.
We know AI tools can be helpful for some tasks, but for your application, we really want to understand your independent thinking and motivations. Try to write in your own voice and reflect on what excites you about the role. The best cover letters give us a good sense of who you are and why this opportunity feels right for you.
Part two: take some online tests.
Part one: submit your resume and cover letter.
Spend time on your cover letter - it's your opportunity to tell us why you're genuinely interested in the role and joining CIL.
We know AI tools can be helpful for some tasks, but for your application, we really want to understand your independent thinking and motivations. Try to write in your own voice and reflect on what excites you about the role. The best cover letters give us a good sense of who you are and why this opportunity feels right for you.
Part two: take some online tests.
These will take about 45 minutes to complete, and assess your:
- Numerical skills
- Ability to learn new things
- Situational judgment
- Ways of working
Please make sure that you're in a quiet place for these assessments, and that you take your time.
What happens next...
What happens next...
Once we’ve reviewed your application, a member of the team will contact you.
- Stage 2
Round 1 interview
Your mentor
When you are invited to interview, you will be connected with a mentor. This is a current Analyst who recently went through the same process as you. They can offer advice on what to expect ahead of each interview and answer any questions you have. This is not evaluative - your mentor is there to support you and helping you to understand the hiring process and what it's like to work at CIL.
Your mentor will be there to help you throughout the process - you can reach out to schedule additional calls with them before each interview round.
The interview
This interview will last one hour, and includes a market sizing exercise and commercial questions. You'll also be asked about your resume and reasons for applying for a role with us.
Throughout this round, we will be evaluating your commercial, analytical, and communication skills. You can prepare by looking up market sizing exercises and attempting to answer them yourself.
When you are invited to interview, you will be connected with a mentor. This is a current Analyst who recently went through the same process as you. They can offer advice on what to expect ahead of each interview and answer any questions you have. This is not evaluative - your mentor is there to support you and helping you to understand the hiring process and what it's like to work at CIL.
Your mentor will be there to help you throughout the process - you can reach out to schedule additional calls with them before each interview round.
The interview
This interview will last one hour, and includes a market sizing exercise and commercial questions. You'll also be asked about your resume and reasons for applying for a role with us.
Throughout this round, we will be evaluating your commercial, analytical, and communication skills. You can prepare by looking up market sizing exercises and attempting to answer them yourself.
- Stage 3
Round 2 interview
This hour-long interview features a business case study, where you’ll receive information about a company and the market it operates in. You’ll then be asked questions that explore your critical thinking, commercial awareness, and ability to use the text to draw conclusions.
Towards the end, we’ll also turn the focus to you — discussing your interests, motivations, and what excites you about a career with us.
- Stage 4
Round 3 interview
This interview is conducted by two members of our senior team, and lasts approximately one hour.
There will be a short business case study, as well as a conversation about your experience and motivations. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to ask questions in the interview, so we recommend coming with some prepared!
There will be a short business case study, as well as a conversation about your experience and motivations. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to ask questions in the interview, so we recommend coming with some prepared!
- Stage 5