The interview process is made of 3 rounds. Round 1: Informal introductory chat with a consultant for Alchemmy to find out a bit more about me and me about them. Some competency questions asked ('Tell me a time you worked with a difficult client?') but this is more of a screening stage overall. Round 2: This was a competency and case study interview (90 minutes) with 2 Managers. The first 60 minutes is the competency part of interview but it felt more like a genuine 2-way conversation. Standard competency questions were asked (Tell me a time you delivered under pressure etc) but these were embedded in the conversation making it an enjoyable and engaging experience. The case study was a presentation/storyboard to prepare and present back - followed by a Q&A (total 20-25 minutes). Round 3: Culture fit and experience-based interview with the MD & one of the Founders. This stage is more focused on unpacking your consulting experience and gaining a deeper understanding of your previous roles and where you would fit in. This was also great opportunity to gain insight into Alchemmy's strategic direction from the business leaders. The interview process was overwhelmingly positive as the team was engaging and approachable at each stage of the process. The culture of the firm really came across throughout. I was also given the opportunity to have an ad hoc chat with one consultant about a project she had worked on in an area of interest - which I felt was a great initiative. Minor suggested point of improvement - streamlining communication between the interview rounds.

1st round - Senior Consultant 2nd round - Director 3rd Round - Case study and 2 Directors 4th round - CEO I had 4 face to face interviews, (the first one really should have been a phone call), at the 3rd interview I was asked to complete a case study and present back my findings. The 4th round was with the 2 CEOs. Every interview went well and I liked all the consultants I met, until I met the CEOs. It felt rushed and they just didn't engage with me on a personal level, no smiles, no interest in me as a person. I had really high hopes until my final interview. The first 2 interviews were practically the same (salary expectations, same competency questions, notice period etc) so I really think it should have been 3 rounds. Maybe they lost my notes... I got an email saying I was unsuccessful as they had other candidates with "relevant experience" - how do you get to final round interview with the CEO with no relevant experience! Seems like a cop out...lucky me as I had already accepted another job offer