Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at CEPA as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3.33 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Air Traffic Controller and Economist rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Air Traffic Controller and Analyst roles were rated as the easiest.
First was a 30 minute fit interview, followed by assessment centre, where we completed a written exercise, competency interview, partner interview, and presentation. Overall, all the assessors were very nice
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
To discuss the barriers to decarbonising the UK energy system
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. I interviewed at CEPA (London, England)
Interview
Prior to the interview, there is an online case study with a financial model in Excel and subsequent write up. They sent the instructions in an email with the materials in a given time slot for completion.