Marsh Graduate Development Programme

I had my 'pre-screen' call this morning.
I would like to offer some advice to other undergraduates that reach this stage.
Don't be fooled by the fact that it is only 10 minutes long.
Be sure to prepare answers to:
How you heard of Marsh
What you are passionate about outside of university and work
How you think any work experience you have undertaken will help you in the role at Marsh
What makes you stand out from other graduates, i.e. what can you offer Marsh?

They are looking for people that can provide direct answers that get to the point and to get this across in a non robotic manner.
They are only looking for 19 graduates and really want to hear that you are specifically interested in Marsh and insurance as a whole.

Reply 1

vilefor

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Original post by gmaria94

I had my 'pre-screen' call this morning.
I would like to offer some advice to other undergraduates that reach this stage.
Don't be fooled by the fact that it is only 10 minutes long.
Be sure to prepare answers to:
How you heard of Marsh
What you are passionate about outside of university and work
How you think any work experience you have undertaken will help you in the role at Marsh
What makes you stand out from other graduates, i.e. what can you offer Marsh?

They are looking for people that can provide direct answers that get to the point and to get this across in a non robotic manner.
They are only looking for 19 graduates and really want to hear that you are specifically interested in Marsh and insurance as a whole.

Thanks for this info. I sent off an application this morning as it was a very quick online form (compared to most others) and they seem a pretty good company to work for.

Anyway, how long after you sent the intial application did they call you?

Reply 2

itneverends

Original post by vilefor

Thanks for this info. I sent off an application this morning as it was a very quick online form (compared to most others) and they seem a pretty good company to work for.

Anyway, how long after you sent the intial application did they call you?

I had a phone call w/i about 3/4 working days :smile:

Reply 3

vilefor

10

They called this morning, about 2 weeks after applying. Didn't pass it unfortunately, he said I didn't express enough motivation for insurance as a whole whilst I was good on everything else. I felt I had done pretty well so it surprised me when he said they won't be taking my application any further. He said I fell short on the first question - when asked 'what attracted you to the marsh graduate scheme' i spoke about the high levels of responsibility, excellent training and ability to specialise in specific areas of risk management. But I forgot to speak about why i wanted to join the insurance industry as a whole (annoyingly, I had actually prepared a good answer for this but I got a bit sidetracked with the specifics of the graduate scheme and I forgot to say it). So anyone else expecting the call definitely make sure you have a specific reason as to why you want to go into insurance when they ask that question (they don't give you another opportunity in any other question) or you won't pass. He said they have had 1400 applicants for 19 positions so far so it's pretty competitive

Reply 4

wwelol

15

absolute shocking got the same call asking for the pre screen interview
was not ready at all
no time for preperation

Reply 5

Greens24

2

Received a call at 11, saying can we conduct a pre-screen interview in 10 minutes. No opportunity to re-arrange. Definitely thrown in at the deep end with minimal preparation time.

Reply 6

ads464

Original post by Greens24

Received a call at 11, saying can we conduct a pre-screen interview in 10 minutes. No opportunity to re-arrange. Definitely thrown in at the deep end with minimal preparation time.

What were the questions like please?

Reply 7

wwelol

15

Original post by ads464

What were the questions like please?

how u heard about the company
why you want to work here

Reply 8

Anna P.

Any tips on how to best prepare for online tests? Speaking of which, is it only numerical & verbal for the Graduate Development Programme?

Reply 9

Bossabout

3

What stage have you got to? Yes its numerical and verbal i think.
Have you made much progress with any of the other insurance companies?

Reply 10

Anna P.

@Bossabout: Yes, waiting to hear back from AON's Health & Benefits scheme since they might invite me to an Assessment Center shortly. Are there any particular test providers (e.g. SHL) you found particularly helpful in prepping for Marsh tests?

Reply 11

Bossabout

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Yes. I'm in the same position for Aon, been a long wait!
Practice aptitude tests.com is good.

Reply 12

minto999

Guys, does anyone know what "logic tests" are for marsh?

Reply 13

Anna P.

@Bossabout: Thanks! Did you hear back from AON yet? I am just about to complete online tests for Marsh. The logical one involves shapes and figures, correct?

Reply 14

minto999

Anyone heard from marsh? after the tests?

Reply 15

Bossabout

3

Yeah didn't get through...

Reply 16

minto999

Me too man, just received the mail. I really would have appreciated some feedback.

Reply 17

DerekA

1

Hey!I submitted my application to Marsh and then got invited for a video interview. The online tests are sent afterwards?And if you already have done with the interview can you remember what are the questions that were asked?Thanks!

Reply 18

rufete

4

Original post by DerekA

Hey!I submitted my application to Marsh and then got invited for a video interview. The online tests are sent afterwards?And if you already have done with the interview can you remember what are the questions that were asked?Thanks!

Hey DerekA, Did they sent you the online tests? Have you completed the video interview? Can you please tell me the questions that were asked? at least that ones that you remember.. Thank you in advance.

Reply 19

DRIZZZ123

1

Original post by gmaria94

I had my 'pre-screen' call this morning.
I would like to offer some advice to other undergraduates that reach this stage.
Don't be fooled by the fact that it is only 10 minutes long.
Be sure to prepare answers to:
How you heard of Marsh
What you are passionate about outside of university and work
How you think any work experience you have undertaken will help you in the role at Marsh
What makes you stand out from other graduates, i.e. what can you offer Marsh?

They are looking for people that can provide direct answers that get to the point and to get this across in a non robotic manner.
They are only looking for 19 graduates and really want to hear that you are specifically interested in Marsh and insurance as a whole.

Hey! Did you get through to the video interview? If you did, how was it? :smile:

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