Eligibility Questions
Q: What year of study do I need to be in?
A: You need to be in your penultimate year or final year of study to apply for internships or graduate roles respectively.
Q: Can I apply to other SEO programmes as well?
A: Absolutely. SEO can consider you for more than one business area.
Q: I am an international student who is not studying in the UK at present - can I apply?
A: To be eligible to apply you must have studied within the UK or EU for at least one year and must also be available in person for one of our London assessment centres (held in January and February). All international applicants should be intending to start their careers in London after graduation and remain for at least three years.
Q: I have made a past application to SEO in previous years. Can I still apply for this year’s class?
A: Yes, you are eligible to apply again but you must meet our eligibility criteria (i.e. be in your penultimate year of study) and complete a new application.
Q: I have made an application to SEO USA, am I also eligible to apply to SEO London?
A: Yes, as long as you meet our eligibility criteria. You must have studied or be planning to study in the UK for at least one year and you must also be available in person for one of our London assessment centres (held in January and February). You should also be aware of the key dates and make sure these dates complement your own schedule if you will be studying outside the UK.
Application Questions
Q: Who are the sponsor firms for this programme?
A: Novartis, Procter & Gamble, FactSet, with more firms likely to join in the next three months.
Q: When is the deadline (for both the application and the letter of recommendation)?
A: The deadline for the application is 31 December 2011.
Q: What is the application process?
A: You will need to submit an application through the SEO website together with your CV. Successful candidates will complete up to two forms of assessment, (1) numeric/verbal reasoning and or excel testing and (2) a competency interview with SEO. The testing will be determined by which firms you are interested in. If you are successful through these two assessments you will be recommended to SEO partner firms.
Q: What happens if my application is recommended to a partner firm?
A: In most cases this will lead to an interview with the firm, typically at the final round stage. SEO will support you through any assessment or interview with partner firms.
Q: What happens if I am not called through by a partner firm?
A: Over 85% of our recommended candidates are invited to at least one interview with a partner firm. However, if you are unfortunate in not receiving any interviews, SEO will provide extra support and guidance on the next suitable steps for you.
