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Deloitte Interview Preparation

The largest professional services firm in the UK — and the Big 4 graduate employer of choice

~150,000+ (UK)

Applications

~3-5%

Offer rate

£32,000-38,000 base

Graduate salary

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Application process

How to get into Deloitte — step by step

Online Application

Opens September. Some programmes rolling, some have firm deadlines.

Deloitte requires you to specify a service line (Audit, Tax, Consulting, Deal Advisory, Risk Advisory). Research the differences before applying.

Online Immersive Assessment

Immediately after application

Deloitte's immersive online assessment includes situational judgement, numerical reasoning, and role-specific scenarios. It's built into the application — not a separate step.

HireVue Video Interview

1-3 weeks after assessment

4-6 behavioural questions. Focus on Deloitte's values: lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, collaborate for measurable impact.

Assessment Centre (Deloitte Discovery Day)

October-January

Group exercise, written exercise, and partner interview. Called "Discovery Day." Full day at the Deloitte office. Collaborative, not competitive.

Offer

Within 1-2 weeks of AC

Deloitte typically offers quickly. Start dates are usually September of the following year.

Interview questions

Deloitte interview questions by round

Questions change at every stage. Know what to expect.

1Why Deloitte? Why this service line?
2Tell me about a time you collaborated with others to achieve a result.
3Describe a time you had to adapt to a new situation.
4What does "serve with integrity" mean to you?
5Tell me about a time you took responsibility for a mistake.

What they value

What Deloitte looks for in candidates

Client-centricity

Deloitte serves thousands of clients across industries. Show you understand what good client service looks like and can build relationships.

Collaboration

Deloitte's culture is team-based across all service lines. Discovery Day specifically tests how you work with others.

Commercial awareness

Know current business issues affecting Deloitte's clients — ESG, digital transformation, regulatory changes.

Professional scepticism

For audit roles especially — they want people who question assumptions and think critically.

Adaptability

Service lines are broad. Projects vary hugely. Show you can handle variety and ambiguity.

Values alignment

Deloitte heavily screens for values fit. Know their five values and weave them into your answers naturally.

Compensation

Deloitte salary & benefits

Graduate

~£32,000-38,000 base (London higher)

Intern

~£28,000 pro-rata

Perks & benefits

ACA/ACCA qualification funding (for audit/tax)Health insurance25 days holiday + bank holidaysFlexible working policyCycle to work schemeEmployee assistance programmeStudy leave for professional examsDiscounts platform

Culture & work style

What it's actually like to work at Deloitte

Collaborative and inclusive — diversity is a genuine priority

45-55 hours/week (varies by service line — audit during busy season is higher)

Hybrid working — typically 2-3 days in office

Clear progression framework with annual reviews

Professional exams funded and supported with study leave

Large graduate cohorts — strong social scene

Service line cultures vary significantly (consulting ≠ audit)

Deloitte Digital and Monitor Deloitte offer more strategic/consulting work

Insider tips

How to stand out at Deloitte

Know which service line you want and why — "I want to do consulting" isn't enough. Reference Monitor Deloitte, Deloitte Digital, or specific audit sectors.

Reference Deloitte's five values in your answers — they explicitly assess against them

At Discovery Day: focus on collaboration in the group exercise. Don't dominate. Build on others' points.

Know a Deloitte report or publication — Deloitte Insights publishes extensively

For audit: understand current IFRS changes. For consulting: know their digital transformation work. Be specific to the line.

Compare

Deloitte vs competitors

Firm	Salary	Hours	Culture	Exit opps
Deloitte	~£32,000-38,000 base (London higher)	45-55/week	Collaborative and inclusive — diversity ...	—
PwC	~£30-36K base	45-55/week	Similar structure, strong training	Similar
EY	~£30-35K base	45-55/week	Purpose-driven, more flexible	Similar
KPMG	~£29-34K base	45-55/week	Friendly, slightly less intense	Similar
McKinsey	~£57K base	50-60/week	Far more prestigious, harder to get in	Much stronger

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