Deloitte Consulting Interview Questions

The recruitment process for consulting differs from other graduate schemes offered by Deloitte. It is estimated that 150 people are recruited onto the Deloitte consulting graduate scheme per annum.

Positions Available

The following is an estimate.

• Number of graduate places nationwide: c.150
• Number of applicants: 2,000

Academic Requirements

The minimum academic requirement is 320 UCAS points at A-level and 2.1 degree.

First Interview

The first interview is conducted by someone within the Consulting Practice. You will be given some information relating to a business case study, and be permitted 25 minutes to understand and answer questions. This will then be followed by a 60 minute interview. Part of the interview will consist of a discussion around the case study. The remainder will include a competency based interview and an opportunity to ask questions.

Assessment Day

The assessment day consists of:

• A Case study
• A Case study interview (presentation on case study & competency questions)
• Partner interview
• Written exercise
• Group task

You will have to do work on the case study in the time between scheduled interviews/exercises, and schedule your time accordingly. It is imperative that you manage your time efficiently.

Case Study

You will have about an hour to read a case study and prepare a 10 minute presentation to take place in your case study interview. The case study will describe a business scenario which includes a business problem, and you will have to propose your own ideas for a solution, explain your reasoning and defend your solution against inevitable scrutiny. You should also consider any drawbacks of any solutions you propose, to offer a balanced argument.

Case Study Interview

The case study interview is similar to Deloitte's first interview for consulting applicants, with the exception of an increased complexity of case study and a 10 minute presentation exercise, which forms the beginning of the interview.

The interview will be with a manager/senior manager/partner from Deloitte's consulting division. The interview will last approximately one hour, and will consist of:

• 10 minute presentation on the case study
• 5-10 minutes of questions from interviewer about your presentation
• 35-45 minutes competency based questions.

The interviewer will attempt to scrutinise and challenge your proposed solution to the case study scenario. Ensure that you back up your points sufficiently.

For information about the competency questions, see the information above for other Deloitte graduate schemes.

Partner Interview

The partner interview is similar to the typical Deloitte partner interview, described above. You may also be asked to discuss points from your case study.

Group Exercise

In the group exercise you will have to sit with other applicants and work together on a particular task. You should aim to ensure that all participants are involved and that you communicate your points effectively.