Wavestone recruitment: process and interviews
At Wavestone (tech and cybersecurity specialist), full-time recruitment runs over 4 interview rounds. Before the interviews, the process has one more step: "Qualification phone interview (30 min)". Wavestone hires for a full-time graduate role, but not for a first gap-year internship or a second gap-year internship.
How does recruitment work at Wavestone?
Full-time recruitment at Wavestone runs over 4 interview rounds.
Full-time role
- 1
Round 1
Interview with HR or a Consultant (45-60 min): background, motivation, cultural fit - 2
Round 2
Methodology interview (60 min) with a senior consultant or manager - 3
Round 3
Take-home case study + presentation to a partner. An English test is possible - 4
Round 4
Final validation with a director or partner (if needed)
Is there an online test at Wavestone?
The interview reports we collected mention no online test at Wavestone. Before the interviews, the process has another step: "Qualification phone interview (30 min)".
Who can apply to Wavestone?
Wavestone hires for a full-time graduate role, but not for a first gap-year internship or a second gap-year internship.
| Application | Open |
|---|---|
| First gap-year internship | No |
| Second gap-year internship | No |
| Full-time graduate role | Yes |
When should you apply to Wavestone?
Which cases should you practise for Wavestone?
Practise on the cases of the FrameLab catalogue, taken from real strategy consulting interviews: they cover the case types you can meet at Wavestone.
How do you prepare for Wavestone interviews?
You do not pass a Wavestone 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 Wavestone recruitment
How many interview rounds are there at Wavestone?
Full-time recruitment at Wavestone runs over 4 interview rounds.
Does Wavestone use an online test?
The interview reports we collected mention no online test at Wavestone. Before the interviews, the process has another step: "Qualification phone interview (30 min)".
Can you apply to Wavestone for a gap-year internship?
No, according to our data Wavestone does not hire gap-year interns: applications are open for full-time graduate roles.
What does the final round at Wavestone look like?
Final validation with a director or partner (if needed).
How is Wavestone positioned?
Our firm directory describes Wavestone as: tech and cybersecurity specialist.