Opportunities for

curious minds
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Looking for something distinctly different? What’s in it for you?

Welcome to the home of the curious. A place for

those who know that imagination, ingenuity and
solution finding are what humans are made of.
Our programmes 10
We offer life-changing careers and professional Where are you now?

qualifications, for those who set no limits on their

dreams and ambitions.

Assessment 20
How do we choose our people?

Career paths 24
Which area is your best fit?

“If you’re interested in something,

you can pursue it.”
Rachel, Technology Consulting
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What makes impact happen?

What’s the difference between joining a firm and joining An environment that breeds Culture of constant
more than 16,500 people who all share one purpose?

At Deloitte, you’ll see and feel the difference every day.

Together we’re making an impact that matters for clients,
colleagues and wider society.

Discover more at deloitte.co.uk/impact spent on Learning & Development for charities and in the community
each year

Within 5 years we strive to impact

raising aspirations, improving skills

and developing leaders
“Deloitte’s mission is to make a positive impact; it
makes me proud to work here.”
Rory, Transaction Services *Stats as of 31st May 2018.
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Where does curiosity thrive?
Aberdeenz
Aberdeen

From Aberdeen to Jersey, our people are creating ideas

and impact in every one of our 23 locations across the UK.
Glasgow Edinburgh

You’ll find opportunities everywhere: to specialise,

work with local and global clients, and connect across
the entire world. Newcastle

Belfast

Isle of Man

Leeds

Liverpool Manchester

Nottingham

Birmingham

Cambridge
Milton Keynes

Cardiff St Albans
Bristol Reading London
Bath
Gatwick
“My project is currently based in Edinburgh.
Southampton
I’ve learnt to balance my personal and work life, it
gives me a great opportunity to visit another city.”
Guernsey
Catherine, Technology Consulting Jersey
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Is there life beyond work?

Being part of Deloitte means being part of the Networks

world around you. Connect with and support others with
shared interests through our ten diversity
networks. Whether that’s gender, race,
Volunteer, make lifelong friends, get involved religion, sexual orientation, disability,
parenting or caring responsibilities.
in your local community, join in, and find support.
Whatever your passion, there are people here Communities
who share it. Into sport? Want to try something new?
How about a fundraising challenge, such as our
annual Ride Across Britain? Or, if you love to
sing, why not join our choir?

One Million Futures

Redressing inequality in education and
employment, we strive to raise aspirations,
improve skills and create leaders, by helping
one million people gain access to the training
and development they need.

Volunteering
Making an impact for wider society is integral
“The people are great, there is a family and to who we are. You can work with organisations
supporting children and youth, community,
community feel to the teams and there is such a disability, education and training, ex-military,
wide variety of backgrounds and cultures.” and the homeless.

Conor, Global Employer Services

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Can you hear the sound of ideas?

Trying to decide which way to go: continue studying

Our programmes
or enter the world of work?

Wherever you are now, we have opportunities for you,

designed to help you discover the fascinating world
of business and explore your unique potential.

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Where will your journey begin?

Our programmes
During GCSEs After GCSEs During A-levels After A-levels Uni years

Two-day Career Shapers Entry Level Three-day Career BrightStart Higher Spring into Summer Vacation Industrial Graduate
Apprenticeship Shapers Apprenticeship Deloitte Scheme Placement Programme

Discover what professional Learn on-the-job. Dive into the exciting world University not for you? Two-day programme giving Gain a true insight into Year-long placement World-class training
life is really like on these Study towards your of professional careers at Earn-while-you-learn, you an insight into what life at Deloitte with this with world-class training, scheme and permanent job
inspiring programmes for apprenticeship. Deloitte. For students in gain a professional a professional services short placement. A great hands-on experience, and with a competitive salary,
Year 10 and 11 students. Develop your future. Years 12 and 13. qualification, and get career really involves. opportunity to gain a potential place on our professional qualification,
stuck in from day one. On completion, transfer valuable work experience graduate programme. and endless opportunities
your application to the and to secure a graduate to progress.
following year’s Summer role on completion,
Vacation Scheme. before you head into your
final year at university.

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Can you know something before it happens?

What’s a professional job really like? Career Shapers

Our programmes
Career Shapers are designed for school

Find out on one of our Career Shaper programmes,

students in Years 10 to 13, to get a taste of
life at Deloitte and the world of work. Over two
where you’ll discover Deloitte, and more about yourself. or three intensive, but great fun, days you’ll
immerse yourself in our fascinating world.

Meet inspiring people, take part in business skills

Learn how to step up into leadership and tackle
challenging client projects and leave with the
sessions, and go home inspired and equipped for your potential to apply to a full time job with us. If
you’re excited by the many possibilities on offer
future career. at Deloitte, this is a great place to start.

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Is there only one way forward?

Thinking college or university might not be for you? Entry Level Apprenticeship

Our programmes
Support staff across the UK with critical

But eager to keep learning and gain career-boosting day-to-day tasks, from research to admin to
project management. This is not just making
qualifications? Want the best of both worlds? A Deloitte tea and filing; you’ll be working on Deloitte’s
largest and most influential clients, in constant
Apprenticeship is a chance to earn a real salary, while communication with the client-facing teams,

you learn. With real work and projects from the start. including senior partners.

On a structured career path that means you can shape You’ll become a subject matter expert,
learn on the job, and gain a Level 3 City &
your own future. Guilds Diploma. What’s more, you’ll get all the
support you need to thrive, grow and develop
your future.
You’ll be joining a firm that’s absolutely committed
BrightStart Higher
to your lifelong professional development. Enjoying a Apprenticeship
career – not just a training programme – with a generous
Help solve some of our clients’ most complex
salary, and a wealth of flexible benefits, including gym problems, and enjoy the same respect as

membership, pension and healthcare. your more senior colleagues, from day one.
We’ll teach you all the skills, knowledge and
behaviours you’ll need and give you every
opportunity to develop and learn.

Training takes 15 months to 4 years (depending

on the programme you join). You’ll end up with
a degree or master’s-level qualification, great
professional experience, and a career with
unlimited opportunities to progress.

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When does the future begin?

Imagine your ideal career: what will it bring you? Graduate Programme

Our programmes
You’ll work with clients from the start, on

Constant development? Leadership? Opportunities to projects that have a genuine impact on their
success. Working with, and learning from,
make an impact on the world? Respect for who you are some of the world’s best business minds, you’ll
discover how to build trust and become an
as well as your work? An inspiring environment, among expert in your field.

smart, caring people who share your values and support All our projects are about problem solving,
your aspirations? At Deloitte, you’ll get all this and more. which we think happens best when we work
collaboratively. Throughout your graduate
training, and entire career, you’ll connect with

Our Graduate Programme is more than a world-class colleagues across different teams to tackle our
clients’ trickiest challenges.
training scheme. This is a job that comes with a
How about an early start?
competitive salary and benefits, the chance to gain
professional qualifications and accreditations, and Did you know you can begin your graduate
journey with us while you’re still studying at
endless opportunities to learn and progress. university? Try out a career at Deloitte, and get
fast-tracked through our application process,
on one of our internships or undergraduate
programmes: Spring into Deloitte, Summer
Vacation Scheme and Industrial Placements.

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What does success look like?

Are you right for Deloitte? And is Deloitte right for you?

That’s what our assessment process is all about. Will we

measure up to your ambitions? Of course, this is for us
to assess your potential too, but it’s not just about your
grades. How you think, act and feel are just as vital.

We’ve designed our application process so we can assess

everyone’s merits in the context of their educational and

Assessment
personal circumstances. We do have entry requirements,
but we’ll sometimes adjust them to reflect this context.
Our application form will capture this for you.

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 Job Simulation Final Stage Assessment
Dig deeper in our challenging and truly immersive online An interview with a senior person from the business
case study assessment. Everything here relates to the type area you’ve applied to join. We’ll ask you to complete

How do you get here? of things you can do and achieve at Deloitte, with questions
in different formats: written, video, rank order and multiple
some exercises and do a presentation too. Don’t worry,
you’ll get all the details beforehand, so you’ll have
choice. Think of it like a face-to-face interview. plenty of time to prepare.

Service Line Selection

In some cases, you’ll be asked to choose the area of our business you
want to work in. You’re not being assessed, just given information
about what you’d do day-to-day and the professional qualification
you’d take, to help you decide which area might suit you best.

Immersive Online Assessment

Get a taste of what it’s like to work here while we get to know you better.
You’ll be asked to look at possible work scenarios and answer honestly
how you’d respond, using rank order or multiple choice questions.

Assessment
Untimed but allow around 40 minutes.

Apply online
It takes about 20 minutes to begin your adventure with us. Simply answer
questions about you, your education and your background.

Your qualifications
Usually, you should have – or be on track for – GCSEs Maths grade 6* and English grade 4 to
apply for all programmes; plus 104 UCAS points for BrightStart and Graduate Programmes;
plus a 2:1 degree for Graduate Programmes. (Pre-2017: GCSE grades B in Maths, C in
English & 260 UCAS points). This can vary, please see our website for details.

22 *For Entry Level Apprenticeships, GCSE Maths grade 4

Do you expect the unexpected?

When you make an impact, what is it made of?

Where does it begin?

There’s a universe of career options for you here, all with

endless future possibilities. From those professional areas
you already know, to those you might never expect.
Read on to discover yours.

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Audit & Assurance

We are innovating every day to Jodie’s story

offer deeper insights for our clients As a newbie, do you get much help or do Best and worst things about working in
and greater freedoms for you to you just get on with it? Audit & Assurance?

think creatively, work agilely, and I always feel supported with my work and The most exciting job for me was

choose your own path. I have never felt like there wasn’t anyone
there helping me. Our managers know what
when I worked with an aviation client in
Cheltenham. They gave us a factory tour
it’s like to be new and unsure about the while we were there and it was really
work, so they want to support you and help interesting to learn about the business.
Tech-enabled, quality enhancing you learn as much as they can. This is something I would never have

and highly-automated, the value of Everyone is always more than happy

done if I didn’t work at Deloitte.

Audit & Assurance at Deloitte goes to answer my questions; in fact they You’ll love it here if you enjoy meeting
encourage me to ask. I definitely feel like new people, learning new things and have a
beyond underpinning the accuracy of I can always ask anything, whenever I need business-curious mind.
a company’s financial information. to and however often I need to.
Busy season is usually considered the worst
We have lots of catch ups throughout the part of audit. I didn’t actually know what
day, to ensure I’m getting on okay with the that was! But I have endured my first busy
work. These are usually via a Skype call or season and you’ll be glad to know it wasn’t
a quick chat. When work is assigned, the too bad.
manager will sit down and explain what they
need me to do in detail; this is a good time
to ask even more questions!

“The best thing is that every day is different

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and I get to meet so many new people,
which makes it interesting.”
Jodie, FTSE
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Business & Financial Advisory

Analytical and creative in equal Hazel’s story

measure? You’ll thrive here. So Tell us about your business area. What What’s special about the people of
much more than financial planning are the best things about it? Deloitte?

and diligence, this is about finding There is a significant amount of legislation I’m surrounded by a team of very talented

the smartest solutions to the most and regulatory standards in place to

safeguard organisations against financial
people; I learn so much from them.
There is a lot of diversity in experience and
complex challenges. crime risks. We help our clients understand skills too, I love that everyone has a different
these and remain compliant with everything story – some have a legal background, some
they need to. This could be in relation to are physicists, and some have always been
From helping struggling businesses money laundering, terrorist financing,
bribery and corruption, fraud, weapons
involved with compliance work and
financial crime.
to shine again, to advising the NHS, proliferation, and much more.
My managers are very supportive
to combating financial crime, we do There are amazing opportunities to work and always encourage me to push my
it all here. with high profile clients, such as global
banks, and with very senior members of
boundaries. And there is a great culture
of respect and inclusion; I definitely feel
the Deloitte teams. I love that my job really like I can bring my true self to work which
makes a difference - I enjoy seeing clients is really important to me.
make changes based on the feedback and
recommendations that we’ve made.

Obviously the work is challenging, but

I thrive on that. We work to a lot of tight
“I love that my job really makes a difference - deadlines, but as a team we make sure
we plan tasks ahead of time. I’ve learnt to
I enjoy seeing clients make changes based

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manage my time well and I know I can
on the feedback and recommendations ask for support if I need it.

that we’ve made.”

Hazel, Financial Crime
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Cyber

Cyber security takes more than deep Lauren’s story

technical expertise; it takes people What do you do? And what do you like Do you get many learning and
with true business intelligence. most about it? development opportunities?

When I describe my job to friends I say The learning curve in the first year is

Together we help keep our clients “Remember the cyber attack that happened
to X organisation? My job is to help make
massive. I never thought I’d get the hang
of fulfilling the (rightly) high expectations
safe, secure and one step ahead, sure that either doesn’t happen again or, if it of the client and managers, but the support
does, that they can respond and recover as is there and those that want to succeed
by providing everything from “red quickly as possible”. All four Cyber groups: can, even if it seems an impossibly high
button” crisis response, to guidance Strategy, Secure, Vigilant and Resilient
are growing fast. So, whatever industry or
mountain to start with.

on which cyber threats could have area you’re interested in, there’s always an I hope to develop specialist knowledge
opportunity to put your hand up to in the ‘people’ side of Cyber, be that Insider
the biggest impact on their business. get involved. Risk, cultural training and awareness,
or elsewhere. I’m starting to work with
I love the diversity of projects, people colleagues that specialise in these areas,
and places we work. I love the opportunities so I can learn more.
I am given to shape the career I want. I love
the flexibility to work when I need to, and I’m currently working on a big client
the focus on adding value, not just being with over 150 other Deloitte people.
present for the sake of it. You’ll love it here They have a large international presence,
if you enjoy travelling around the country, with opportunities to work in Denmark, the
learning lots all at once, and want to have Netherlands, the US and more. I’ve gained
an interesting, increasingly relevant career. some great experience and built a fantastic
However, it’s not for you if you still use network – it’s a wonderful opportunity
“Deloitte leaders care about what

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‘password’ or any variant, as your password. to learn.
you think and do what they can to
help you be successful.”
Lauren, Cyber
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Governance, Risk & Regulation

Uncertainty defines the world Madhura’s story

today. Which means businesses face What do you enjoy most about your job? Scopes can be quite broad and include
increasing risks, from technological multiple areas of the business, but can also
I love the fact that I can work for some focus on one particular area. Fieldwork
to financial. It’s our job to anticipate of the most well-known companies in the follows, usually involving meetings with

these risks and help our clients come world, and see the impact that my work has
made first hand. The people I’ve worked
key client stakeholders and testing their
processes and controls as per the agreed
out on top. with have been very supportive and have scope. After completing fieldwork, the
given me the constructive criticism I needed report is reviewed by managers and
to progress in my career. partners. We then discuss our findings
Complying with ever-changing There are also many opportunities to
with the client and issue the report.

regulations is just the start. get involved, across almost every industry. How do you make an impact at Deloitte?
During my three years at Deloitte, I’ve
You’ll do more than advise, worked in the banking, utilities, public Deloitte offers lots of volunteering
you’ll deliver innovative solutions; sector, private sector, healthcare and energy
industries. The roles you can support on
opportunities, from supporting the
development of children in schools to
defining clients’ futures and vary with each client, and make the work climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for charity. We
more interesting. hold bake sales, boat races and days out to
transforming their businesses. raise money for charity as well.
My role involves working with different
organisations to assess and mitigate risks I’m also part of the Deloitte Women’s
to their business. These risks can vary Network which arranges events to help
across different areas of the company, empower women at the company. These
including financial, regulatory, operational include networking events with senior
and business-as-usual. We usually identify Deloitte people, as well as external
“If you are willing to get stuck in and try

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a scope at the start of the engagement, keynote speakers.
your hardest at every opportunity that which includes the areas that the
business would like us to focus on.
comes your way, you’ll love it here.”
Madhura, Operational Risk
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Human Capital

From how to attract top talent, Charlie’s story

to how to lead complex projects, What are the best things about your job? Our CEO, David Sproul, joined Deloitte at
to how robots will change the the Pride in London Parade; it’s that kind of
A lot of the projects we work on are really inclusivity that makes every colleague
way they work; we guide our exciting. A really big drive for Human Capital feel valued and sets Deloitte apart.

clients through some of the most consulting is the Future of Work – helping
our clients make their workplace ready for For me it’s the soft skills that are
fascinating challenges they face. the future employee. It’s great knowing that really important to my role: managing
we, as a firm, are leading this change across stakeholders, analysing information from
hundreds of organisations, and this is different sources, communicating complex
Transforming their businesses with something that will affect all of our everyday
lives as working people.
concepts so they’re easy to understand and
impactful, working effectively with teams,
solutions that make the most of their logical thinking, and organisation…
I also love how my particular role in the list continues…
greatest asset – their people. workforce analytics is a balance of soft
and technical skills. You need to know how In addition to improving on these soft
to complete the analysis, and also how to skills, I’ve developed a number of technical
communicate it to a client in a way skills within my role, from data analysis
they’ll understand. to understanding analysis software such
as Tableau and Excel. I also feel like my
What skills do the best leaders have? And business acumen has really improved - this
which ones are essential to your job? comes from being exposed to such a large
variety of clients and businesses.
My favourite leaders in the firm are
always supportive and inclusive, and
celebrate diversity. These are such

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important parts of the Deloitte culture.
“I feel really comfortable working here –
everyone is encouraged to be themselves.”
Charlie, Workforce Analytics
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Real Estate

Regenerating the Olympic Park. Diya’s story

Advising the world’s most influential What’s surprised you most about Working at Deloitte Real Estate specifically,
businesses on their property your role? I enjoy the wide-ranging nature of the work
we do, as well as the opportunity to engage
portfolios. Planning a new town. I’m surprised I use creative thinking so with clients on a strategy level.
much in my job. I’ve learnt to use Adobe
InDesign to support with creative work, You’re given responsibility very early on,
You’ll gain experience across designing documents, which I never would and have the opportunity to learn and grow
have expected. at an exponential rate.
different sectors and industries
within Deloitte Real Estate. We’re a I also need creative thinking for problem
solving, as well as financial modelling. Quite
What’s special about the people in
your team?
truly unique business that combines often, as the client updates information,
we need to identify the most efficient way to How friendly and supportive everyone is.
unrivalled property expertise with process the data. This is when I’ve had the If I have an issue, whether professional
financial and business advice. opportunity to think outside the box and
develop solutions for the tasks at hand.
or personal, I can speak up and I know I’ll
be supported. Even the senior individuals
always find time to help if you have a
What are the best things about your job? problem; they help you think through it,
rather than telling you what to do, even if
For me, my favourite part of working in that takes them a little longer.
Real Estate is that it results in something
tangible. You can witness a scheme come
to life, and have a material impact on
people’s lives or way of living.

“It’s great to be able to engage with and learn

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from such a diverse team, with such amazing
skills and knowledge, on a day-to-day basis.”
Diya, Real Estate Consulting
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Strategy & Operations

In an age of disruption, business Felix’s story

leaders must act with conviction, What do Strategy people do? And what How do your managers and the firm’s
speed and knowledge. They need do you enjoy most? leadership inspire you?

the sharpest insight, the best ideas, In simple terms, we provide advice to They are down to earth and approachable.

and the right support. companies and organisations to make

them more efficient and prepared,
One of my most memorable experiences
during induction was playing table tennis
considering the economic climate we’re with Richard Hammell, the UK Lead Partner
facing. BrightStarts are free to do projects for S&O.
And that’s exactly what you’ll in any of the areas we cover.

provide. Helping clients make the My team is working on a major piece

We are made to feel we can be ourselves
here; the firm absolutely encourages it.
most important decisions affecting of thought leadership that aims to help In fact, that was the first thing that was
companies be more socially responsible. reiterated during our induction.
their businesses and keep them I’m excited, as this is my first chance to

ahead of their competitors. be able to contribute on such a hefty

report, and I look forward to the date of its
Deloitte does not want robots, people
who are uniformly the same; Deloitte
publication. Although I haven’t had much wants a diverse workforce for a diverse
experience in business writing, it’s evident global economy.
that the firm is prepared to give us joiners
the chance to prove our mettle.

No two projects are the same; you’re never

stuck with the same thing over and over
“There’s nothing better than a workplace again. The nature of this job provides you
with flexibility and freedom on what you
where you can have inspiring conversations

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work on and who you work with.
with colleagues in an open, tolerant and
positive environment.”
Felix, Monitor Deloitte
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Tax Consulting

Join a new generation of tax Conor’s story

consultants, fusing strategy, What do you do? And what’s the most Is there life at Deloitte beyond the
technology, compliance and exciting thing about it? day job?

tax advisory. I work with individuals who are being sent There’s a lot going on here other than client
to work in a different country and we advise work. I’ve been able to take part in Deloitte’s
them on the tax implications of their move. One Million Futures programme, for
We help clients make the right Our main goal is to make sure the individual example, and have signed up to be a mentor
and company are both being compliant with this year.
decisions, on a worldwide scale, by the UK and local laws.

working collaboratively, creatively We work with global businesses and

There’s a good social side too. We have
regular client, team and wider group socials.
and in innovative new ways. international employees, which means That’s on top of the various seasonal,
there are many different opportunities, summer and Christmas parties.
including working abroad. Be that with

You’ll get to see the bigger picture another Deloitte office or on secondment
with a client.
Also, I occasionally work from home,
whenever I need to get away quickly or
and become an expert in your have anything planned in the evening
My most exciting project so far is one I’m near home. Everyone is really flexible and
specialist field. working on right now: the Business Traveler accommodating. They understand we all
tool. This allows employees to complete have lives too.
a pre-travel assessment to see if they’re
ok to take a business trip to a particular
country, looking at the tax, immigration and
social security implications of the move.
It’s something completely different and I’m

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excited to see this new proposition grow.
“Being trusted early on with this level of client
visibility and responsibility is really motivating.”
Conor, Global Employer Services
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Technology

In this ever-more complex world, Catherine’s story

we direct our clients to their best What do you do? And what’s the most There are socials of all sizes and for
and most secure technology solutions. exciting thing about it? everyone. We have graduate socials once
a month, yearly balls for Consulting, and
And we create them too. To put it simply, I test whether mobile quarterly events for Technology Consulting.
apps and websites work. There are great For the Christmas ball last year, there was a
opportunities for me here, as digital battle of the bands where teams of Deloitte
As a strategist, developer, digital testing is a growing area and there’s a clear musicians competed and raised money
progression path set out for graduates for charity.
transformation expert, data analyst, at Deloitte.

forensic specialist… there are so My last project was particularly exciting,

I’ve also got involved with ‘BeyondMe’, which
pairs Deloitte employees with charities for
many options here… you’ll be helping as it was my first project that I got to be essentially free consulting. A group of us
there for the ‘go live’. I was working for a are helping a water sanitation charity that’s
to solve our clients’ most critical challenger bank, where you can open a analysing data for the placement of toilets
technology challenges. current account completely online, and I
was involved in testing the account opening
in less developed countries.

process. The project used some exciting, My manager is very flexible with my working
innovative pieces of technology, such as hours and location too. I alternate between
taking a selfie to verify yourself online. working from home and the office on
Fridays, depending on my workload.
Is there life at Deloitte beyond work?

Deloitte puts a lot of time and effort

into ensuring there are good socials and
celebrations of achievements.
“I can see a clear progression here; they

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support your growth and development;
they want you to succeed.”
Catherine, Technology Consulting
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What impact will you make?

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