Towers Watson (following merger with Watson Wyatt)
[Edit]Application and Assessment Process
[Edit]The application process at Towers Watson is as follows:
- Online application
- Competency based interview
- Assessment day
Assessment Day
[Edit]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
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.
In the 2009/10 recruitment cycle, it was a ranking exercise.
Written Test
Report writing based on given information.
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 thewritten 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.
