Application process for Discovery Intern at Deloitte

Online Application

The application was found on the careers section of the Deloitte website and took around half an hour to complete. After watching a short introductory video, you will be required to fill in your personal information and upload your CV. Lastly, you have the opportunity to expand upon your experiences and skills that are relevant to the role.

Expect a 2-week wait before progressing to the next stage.

Phone Interview

The first interview was conducted over the phone and consisted of about 5 or 6 questions with an opportunity to ask your own at the end. This interviewer was a senior management at the New York branch of Deloitte. The main focus of the questions were experiences and skills that would benefit Christeen in the role.

Example task

An example question from the interviewer was “Talk me through your CV".

Expect a 2-day wait before progressing to the next stage.

Virtual Interview

The second interview was questions based on personality and character. Christeen describes that this interview was more relaxed and was fairly conversational. She recommends using this opportunity to talk about your hobbies, interests and passions, to provide the interviewer with a rounded sense of your character. ​

Example task

An example task question from the interview was “What is the biggest obstacle you have had to overcome?"

How to respond for success

Christeen suggests that you should be yourself and to express your interests and knowledge for topics you’re passionate about. The interviewers want unique perspectives and characters. Be careful to not come across as scripted and be yourself, especially in a conversation led stages of the process.

Expect a 1 to 2-week wait before receiving your offer.
Full process available
You'll get a detailed description of the final stages of this application
Full process available
You'll get first hand advice about habits for success and work culture.

Phone Interview

The first interview was conducted over the phone and consisted of about 5 or 6 questions with an opportunity to ask your own at the end. This interviewer was a senior management at the New York branch of Deloitte. The main focus of the questions were experiences and skills that would benefit Christeen in the role.

Example task

An example question from the interviewer was “Talk me through your CV".

Expect a 2-day wait before progressing to the next stage.

Virtual Interview

The second interview was questions based on personality and character. Christeen describes that this interview was more relaxed and was fairly conversational. She recommends using this opportunity to talk about your hobbies, interests and passions, to provide the interviewer with a rounded sense of your character. ​

Example task

An example task question from the interview was “What is the biggest obstacle you have had to overcome?"

How to respond for success

Christeen suggests that you should be yourself and to express your interests and knowledge for topics you’re passionate about. The interviewers want unique perspectives and characters. Be careful to not come across as scripted and be yourself, especially in a conversation led stages of the process.

Expect a 1 to 2-week wait before receiving your offer.
Full process available
You'll get a detailed description of the final stages of this application
Full advice available
You'll get first hand advice about habits for success and work culture.
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