Emerton recruitment: process and interviews
At Emerton (generalist, due diligence expertise), recruitment runs over 3 interview rounds. Emerton hires for a second gap-year internship and a full-time graduate role, but not for a first gap-year internship.
How does recruitment work at Emerton?
Recruitment at Emerton runs over 3 interview rounds.
Internship and apprenticeship
- 1
Round 1
Standard interview (fit + case) with a Senior Consultant or Manager - 2
Round 2
Standard interview with a Manager or Principal - 3
Round 3
Standard interview with a Principal or Partner
Is there an online test at Emerton?
The interview reports we collected mention no online test at Emerton.
Who can apply to Emerton?
Emerton hires for a second gap-year internship and a full-time graduate role, but not for a first gap-year internship.
| Application | Open |
|---|---|
| First gap-year internship | No |
| Second gap-year internship | Yes |
| Full-time graduate role | Yes |
When should you apply to Emerton?
Emerton hires on a rolling basis for the programmes below: no deadline is published, so applying early is the safer choice.
| Programme | Deadline | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time role | Rolling | - |
| Internship | Rolling | - |
Which cases should you practise for Emerton?
Practise on the cases of the FrameLab catalogue, taken from real strategy consulting interviews: they cover the case types you can meet at Emerton.
How do you prepare for Emerton interviews?
You do not pass a Emerton interview by reciting a framework learnt by heart: the interviewer expects a structure built for the question just asked, accurate maths without a calculator and a recommendation you stand behind.
Fit weighs as much as the case in several rounds of this process, so prepare your stories before you walk in. For the case, start with the questions that come up most, train your estimates and your mental maths, and treat the classic frameworks as a starting point you adapt.
To prepare your interviews
Frequently asked questions about Emerton recruitment
How many interview rounds are there at Emerton?
Recruitment at Emerton runs over 3 interview rounds.
Does Emerton use an online test?
The interview reports we collected mention no online test at Emerton.
Can you apply to Emerton for a gap-year internship?
Yes, for the second gap-year internship. The first gap-year internship is not open at Emerton.
What does the final round at Emerton look like?
Standard interview with a Principal or Partner.
How is Emerton positioned?
Our firm directory describes Emerton as: generalist, due diligence expertise.