Our Hiring Process
- Stage 1
Applied
Your online application is split into two parts.
Part one: submit your CV and answer our written question.
We know AI tools can be helpful for some tasks, but for your application, we're really looking to understand your independent thinking and motivations. Try to write in your own voice and reflect on what excites you about the role.
Part two: take some online tests.
Part one: submit your CV and answer our written question.
We know AI tools can be helpful for some tasks, but for your application, we're really looking to understand your independent thinking and motivations. Try to write in your own voice and reflect on what excites you about the role.
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 judgement
Please make sure that you're in a quiet space 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 be in touch.
- Stage 2
Review
- Stage 3
R1 Associate interview
The interview
This interview will last around one hour and includes a market sizing exercise and commercial questions. You'll also be asked about your CV and motivations for applying for a role with us.
Throughout this round, we will be assessing your commercial, analytical, and communication skills. You can prepare by looking up market sizing exercises and attempting to answer them yourself.
This interview will last around one hour and includes a market sizing exercise and commercial questions. You'll also be asked about your CV and motivations for applying for a role with us.
Throughout this round, we will be assessing your commercial, analytical, and communication skills. You can prepare by looking up market sizing exercises and attempting to answer them yourself.
- Stage 4
R2 Associate interview
Your round 2 interview includes 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.
There will also be a chat about your CV and motivations.
To prepare, practice some consulting case studies and make sure you fully understand what CIL does and why you’re interested in a placement with us.
There will also be a chat about your CV and motivations.
To prepare, practice some consulting case studies and make sure you fully understand what CIL does and why you’re interested in a placement with us.
- Stage 5