Macquarie

Der Interviewprozess

1. 1

   Application

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   UK/EU: online application form plus a CV (one page recommended); no cover letter needed. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early.

2. 2

   Application

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   UK/EU: only one graduate/intern application per person, with a first and second preference; you cannot apply to both the Summer Internship and the Graduate Programme. Roles may be filled before the window closes.

3. 3

   Application

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   AU: online form plus resume during the published window; Macquarie Capital and Macquarie Asset Management applicants must also submit a cover letter.

4. 4

   Application

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   US/Canada: online application form plus a resume (one page recommended).

5. 5

   Online psychometric assessment

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   UK/EU: two-part test (cognitive ability and behavioural preferences), up to about two hours, no pass mark; early-careers candidates get 48 hours to complete it. Results are held for two years and a verification test may be required.

6. 6

   Online psychometric assessment

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   AU: usually the next step after applying; recruiter sends practice tests; no pass or fail.

7. 7

   Online psychometric assessment

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   HK/SG: completed at home, about one hour; a verification assessment may be required later.

8. 8

   Video interview

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   UK/EU: pre-recorded, timed questions tailored to the business group; AI use is not allowed. For the Insight Programme this is the final stage before offers.

9. 9

   Video interview

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   HK/SG: pre-recorded, timed questions tailored to the business group applied for.

10. 10

    Recruiter call

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    AU: candidates moving forward get a call from a recruiter about their background and career goals before interviews with the team.

11. 11

    Interviews

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    US/Canada: typically two interview rounds for graduate and intern roles; the US page lists the psychometric assessment after the interview stage.

12. 12

    Further interviews / assessment

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    UK/EU: interviews with the business, usually a case study, problem-solving task or article to present on, plus competency questions; some teams add a final senior-leader interview. Virtual or in person.

13. 13

    Superday

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    HK/SG: Superday with the team (case study or problem-solving task); Graduate Programme candidates may have a final interview afterwards, plus psychometric verification. The page still mentions COVID-era virtual arrangements, so details may be out of date.

14. 14

    Further interviews

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    AU: one or more interviews with team members, which can include technical or case-study and behavioural questions; the number depends on the team.

15. 15

    Offer

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    UK/EU: offer from the recruiter with seven days to accept, then employment screening.

16. 16

    Offer

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    HK/SG: offer with five days to accept, then reference checks and employment screening.

17. 17

    Offer

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    AU: offer, then reference checks and employment screening before starting.