We strive to attract exceptional talent from all around the world with the capabilities to deliver excellence for our clients, pushing the boundaries through innovative insights and effective public policy solutions. Our recruitment process is supported by a variety of assessments which are adapted as appropriate to cater for the breadth of profiles needed to optimise performance. At Whiteshield we are proud to embrace a culture of growth mindset, so as part of the recruitment journey, candidates can expect to receive feedback celebrating success as well as sharing areas of development and opportunity. 

Our assessment process is broken down into three stages:

Stage 1: Pre-Interview Digital Assessment

Our recruitment process begins with online assessments. You will be asked to respond to various types of questions across three stages:

Aptitude test: You will automatically receive an invitation to complete our first online analytical assessment. It includes numerical and verbal comprehension, as well as abstract reasoning.

Workplace personality test: After the analytical tasks, you will complete a workplace personality test. There are no right or wrong answers; we simply want to get to know you and your work style.

Video Interview: Once you complete the first two assessments, you will receive an invitation to a one-way video interview. During this interview, we will evaluate your fit for the role, communication skills, and ability to interpret data.

You should plan to spend approximately 40 minutes on the tests and 20 minutes on the video interview. Please make sure to find a quiet spot with good internet access. Once you start the assessment, you will not be able to retake it.

Stage 2: Case + Personal Experience Interview with Policy Advisors (x3)

Up to three 60 minute interviewer led interviews. You will meet a new Policy Advisor on each call. This is an opportunity for us to understand more about your experience in the space of Leadership, Drive & Independence and Resilient Growth and assess your ability to respond in the moment to a public policy or strategy related case. We will be focusing on your analytical capabilities, creativity, and quantitative reasoning as you respond to the case questions. It is important throughout this interview to:

• Clearly structure your ideas, define the problem, the approach, and your assumptions
• Ask any questions you may have to clarify specific points
• Demonstrate clear reasoning
• Engage in the dialogue

Stage 3: Interview Assessment with a Partner (x2)

Up to two 45-minute interviews where you will be assessed by our Partners. This is an opportunity for us to delve deeper into understanding your experience and capabilities, specifically assessing problem solving, strategic thinking and quantitative skills. This interview will involve a case and conversational piece with the Partner interviewing.