Towers Perrin

Application and Assessment Process

The application process at Towers Perrin is as follows:

• Online application
• Competency based interview
• Assessment day

Assessment Day

The assessment day consists of:

• Introduction (not assessed)
• Group exercise/discussion
• Company presentation from current graduate trainees (not assessed)
• Written test
• Lunch - with other candidates, graduate trainees and recruiters (not assessed)
• Competency interview
• Problem solving interview

Group Exercise

During this exercise it is critical that you show you can work as part of a team (see teamwork) and offer intelligent input throughout the debate. You should also try to lead the debate (see leadership) and be prepared to argue in favour of your ideas, or defend yourself, if criticsed by another candidate.

Written Test

The written exercise is NOT a verbal reasoning aptitude test or a conventional SHL style test.

Competency Based Interview

The competency interview is similar to the first round competency interview, only longer.

Problem Solving Interview

The most difficult sections of the assessment day are the written exercise and problem solving interview. For both it is critical for candidates to structure their responses, to show a clear thought process and analytical mind.