Initially, there was an analysis assessment task sent out to me via email. This involved crunching some data in Excel and presenting conclusions in PowerPoint/Word. It was quite an open-ended task with no right or wrong answers. There was a 90 minute time window to complete. Subsequently, I was invited to an interview with a consultant and an HR manager. I was then invited to a second stage interview with the head of team and head of analysis unit straight after. I was applying for a Research Analyst role (bottom of the hierarchy), so no detailed knowledge of the metals and mining sector was expected. We mainly discussed analysis skills acquired at university and my previous job.

The first round is generally about skills, aim and interests, with manager and HR. The second round is to give a presentation regarding factors to consider when building a commodity production site.