I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Fathom Consulting (Nottingham, England) in Dec 2023
Interview
2 hour group exercise with 4 people where we were given a list of 20ish tasks to complete and we had to decide between ourselves how to complete them (e.g. how to divide work). Included econ Qs (e.g. effects of increased interst rates) and non-econ Qs (e.g. which 3 books would you recommend and why).
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
General macroecon Qs, e.g. on interest rates and inflation.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Fathom Consulting in Nov 2022
Interview
This was for the Junior Economist year long placement. The process consisted of a group task for around 2 hours, and then an individual interview of around 30 minutes. This was over Microsoft Teams.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Favourite/Least Favourite University Modules? What are some of the concerns with the government subsidising energy bills?
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Fathom Consulting
Interview
Sent in cover letter and CV. Then waited for a response. Once I heard back I was given more information about the interview and assessment which happened shortly after.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What impact has the financial crisis had on monetary policy decisions?