Comprehensive, elaborate, involved presentation, writing and person skills. Initial screening assessment, first round interview, assessment day (PPT, 2 interviews and an essay). Overall was an enjoyable process that lasted 2 months.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at CEPA (London, England) in Jan 2024
Interview
3 stage process. Submitting an application involves writing 3 600 word essays on economics topics. Next stage is a 1.5 hr case study that tests basic excel skills along with knowledge of economic concepts in micro-economics. Final stage assessment centre is a full day experience with 4 activities. Involves preparing a presentation on a topic given 1 week in advance, written test, behavioural interview with junior team and technical interview with a senior member of staff. Everyone on the day itself was super lovely and helpful.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me why you are interested in economics and what modules you have enjoyed at university
Application and then written interview which takes place virtually. For the written interview, you pick a time slot to receive a set of questions and then have an hour and a half to draft a response to two of the questions. You are then invited to an in-person interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions were about relevant topics to the research areas of CEPA
