Most large graduate recruiters use assessment centres due to the high volume of applications.

This may include group work, presentations, social events, case studies or psychometric tests, with successful candidates invited for interviews.

Preparation is essential; confidence with English language skills, awareness of how certain cultural expressions and cues are interpreted can influence the selection process. However, there is a fine line between graduates trying to adapt their cultural communication style and employers being racist or stereotyping nationalities inappropriately. Effort and understanding is required on both sides of the interview process.

For further details, please refer to our most recent blog post.