Recruitment Processes

To learn about the different stages of the recruitment process, watch this short webinar.

In this section, you can familiarize yourself with Online Assessments, Assessment Centers, and Interviews, including Professional Behavior Guidelines that address topics such as the use of AI in the job search and what to do when you don’t hear back from a company.

Ready to dive deeper? Explore the materials below.

Online Assessment

Assessment Center/Group Dynamic

Interview

Professional Behavior Guidelines

Online Assessment

To help you excel in the online assessment, we offer a sponsored platform, JobTestPrep, for practice. Follow these steps to get started.

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JobTestPrep provides company-specific online test and assessment center preparation practice. To find the right test, you can search by company, test provider, or type of test.

*A premium subscription for IE students allows unlimited free access for one year, starting from the first login.

Assessment Center/Group Dynamic

Group dynamics are very common in recruitment processes across various sectors. Check out What to Expect During an Assessment Center.

Would you like to participate in a group dynamic simulation and receive feedback from our coaches on how to improve, so you can excel in the real ones? Gather a group of at least 5 students and email ieu.careers@ie.edu, we’ll make it happen!

Last year’s participants rated the usefulness of this simulation 4.78/5

Interview

In addition to the resources available in the Career Development Training, we offer the following general interview preparation options. Please select the one you would like to learn more about.

  • FIRST STAGE & GENERAL INTERVIEW

    To prepare for your first interview, please review the following resources:

    It is very possible that your first interview is a video interview. To prepare, watch this webinar that:

    • a) Explains how companies use video interviews in their recruitment process.
    • b) Includes step-by-step preparation advice and sample questions.
    • c) Provides several video interview recordings with responses to these questions.
    • d) check out the presentation used in the webinar.

  • CASE INTERVIEW

    Case interviews are increasingly common, especially in consulting, but also more frequently across various sectors. 

    To practice, use Case Coach. This is an IE-sponsored platform to train you on Case-Cracking, which is what you’ll face in all rounds of interviews. To claim your free access:

    • (1) Log in with your student email address and enter the coupon code CIN-ICWX0M via this link. Ignore the “404 Not Found” message and click “Log In” in the top-right corner.
    • (2) Go through the Case Interview Preparation training
    • (3) Practice some drills and short exercises to prepare for the four main sub-exercises in a case interview.
    • (4) Practice as much as possible using the hundreds of cases in the Case Library, and use the practice room to work with other students around the globe. We recommend completing a minimum of 20 cases to prepare.

    *Should your Case interview be for a consulting firm, please refer to the Consulting Professional Guide.

  • FINAL INTERVIEW

    Check out the information on interviews for a specific sector or area through the Professional Guides. And be sure to let your Coach know if you would like us to provide a mock interview for you!

Professional Behavior Guidelines

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  • Communicating professionally to get the job you want!

    • Answer the phone from unknown numbers when in the midst of applying for jobs.
    • Check your email every day.
    • Streamline your mode of communication use whichever mode your employer favors (if they email you, you email back).
    • Always use professional language - just because you're writing on your phone does not mean it should look like a text to your friend - this is true for email, WhatsApp, LinkedIn and anywhere else you write your employer.
    • Say hello and goodbye and give context – address your recipient, give context of what you are talking about (using full sentences) and sign your name at the end.
    • If you have a missed call from an unknown number, call it back!

  • How to use AI for your Job Search

    At IE's Talent & Careers Department, we believe that by responsibly harnessing the power of AI, job seekers can streamline their search process, enhance their applications, and make a strong impression on potential employers.

    However, it is important to remember that the content produced by AI can sometimes be imprecise, deceptive, entirely made-up, or might even infringe copyright laws. It is your responsibility to verify AI-generated material before using it. Never just copy & paste!

    • First, familiarize yourself with the IE Statement on AI.
    • Then, check out our comprehensive AI Guide for Jobhunting that covers:
      • Dos and Dont's of using AI
      • Do’s and Don’ts of Using AI
      • Optimizing Your CV and Cover Letter
      • Interview Preparation
      • Writing Effective Emails
      • Career Exploration
      • LinkedIn

  • What to do when you don't hear back from a company

    Ideally, all companies would reply to every applicant, but in reality, usually only shortlisted candidates are contacted. Here are our suggestions.

  • Stay resilient and keep growing

    • Rejection is normal. Every professional has been there.
    • Even top candidates face tough competition. Don’t take it personally.
    • Every “no” brings you closer to the right “yes.”
    • Keep learning, growing, and building experience.
    • Practice makes progress; interviews get easier over time.
    • Grow your network - it often leads to unexpected opportunities.
    • You’re getting stronger with every step. Keep going!

    *Image source: UVSHealth.

  • Congrats, you got the job!

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