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Deloitte new grad / entry level interview: how to prep when you have no idea what to expect

newgrad_neil · 4 replies

okay so I just got an offer from Deloitte for their Technology Analyst (entry-level) program and I want to write down everything while it's fresh because when I was prepping I could not find a clear picture of what the process looked like for new grads specifically.

First: the Deloitte new grad hiring process is different from what you'd see at a big tech company. No leetcode. Seriously. Zero. The technical bar for the analyst program is more about foundational CS concepts and practical reasoning than grinding hard problems.

Here's what I actually saw:

HireVue video interview. This was the first real gate. 4-5 behavioral questions, you record yourself answering, no human on the other side. Time-limited responses (like 2-3 minutes per answer). Questions were classic entry-level behavioral: tell me about a team project where you had conflict, describe a time you learned something quickly. Practice out loud before this. It feels weird and you will look weird the first few times.

Virtual assessment (for some roles). I got a basic coding assessment. Multiple choice Python/Java questions, algorithm reasoning, some pseudocode. Not hard for anyone who took a data structures course. About 45 minutes.

Final round interview. Two interviewers. One behavioral, one light technical. Technical was: walk me through a project, explain a data structure you'd use for X, basic SQL (join types, aggregation). Behavioral was all STAR, pretty standard.

Things I wish I'd known: Deloitte is big on the "values fit" angle. Research their shared values and have a story for at least one of them. They care about consulting readiness even for tech roles. Show you can communicate clearly to a non-technical audience. The analyst program has structured training rotations, which is actually great for new grads. Lean into that in your "why Deloitte" answer.

Comp for the analyst program varies by location. I'm not going to post mine publicly but DM if you want a data point.

4 replies

apm_aisha

This is so helpful. The HireVue thing is the part I keep hearing people bomb not because the questions are hard but because they're not used to the format. Practicing with a recording of yourself is kind of uncomfortable but it genuinely helps.

visa_vik

Quick question: did Deloitte ask anything about work authorization during the process, and did it seem like they have a standard H1B sponsorship policy for the analyst program? I know it varies but asking because I'm in that situation.

newgrad_neil

They asked on the application and again briefly in the recruiter call. My understanding is the Technology Analyst program does sponsor H1B but I'd confirm directly with the recruiter because it apparently depends on the specific practice area and project staffing needs. Don't take my word as policy.

bootcamp_bri

Did anyone from a non-traditional CS background (bootcamp, self-taught) make it through to the final round? Wondering if the screening filters heavily on degree.