initial application is followed by online tests, which help demonstrate applicants’ strengths and abilities, and sometimes are in a ‘games’ format. “We’re particularly interested in the skills and behaviours that an apprentice can bring to the organisation,” Heath says. “Our online tests are designed to give us a fascinating insight into the individual, to understand what excites them and which skills they’ve developed and could bring to the workplace.” Madeline Peters is Student Recruitment Attraction Manager at KPMG, one of the ‘Big Four’ accounting
include longer questions about why you’re applying to the employer and its degree apprenticeship programmes. Some applications also require a current CV. “One of the things that sets our selection process apart from other employers is that it’s a ‘blind’ recruitment process,” continues Heath. “So our recruiters only look at information that’s relevant to applicants’ ability to do the job.” This means applicants aren’t judged on the schools they’ve attended or the academic results they’ve achieved. At many degree apprenticeship employers, the
Application & Selection Process for Degree Apprenticeships
Stage 1 Application Form Online via employers’ website, can include submitting a CV and covering letter.
Stage 3 Interview
Usually an online, automated & recorded interview, but could be live or in-person
Stage 2 Online Tests
Stage 4 Assessment Centre Typically a half-day or full-day event, either in-person or online, that can include group exercises, presentations, and one-to-one interviews
A series of aptitude, ability & psychometric tests and ‘games’.
Source The Sixth Formers’ Guide to Degree Apprenticeships
18 Degree Apprenticeships
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