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Recruiting in Europe and the UK: the guide

UK application windows, rolling hiring in continental Europe, local-language interviews, written and group cases, and typical European case themes.

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What strong candidates can do

  • Know the UK application windows and continental Europe's rolling hiring
  • Prepare for local-language interviews, written cases, and group cases
  • Practice typical European case themes

Common questions

How does consulting recruiting work in Europe and the UK?

UK application windows, rolling hiring in continental Europe, local-language interviews, written and group cases, and typical European case themes.

When do firms hire in Europe and the UK?

It depends on the firm, the office, and whether you are a student or an experienced hire, and dates change from year to year. This guide explains the usual pattern in Europe and the UK and where to check each firm's current dates.

What is different about interviews in Europe and the UK?

Some offices interview partly in the local language, and written and group cases are more common. UK firms tend to use fixed application windows, while continental Europe often hires on a rolling basis.

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