Preparation and top tips for your interview with Saffery
You’ve had a look through our Application and Assessment Process, now it’s time to learn more about some of our key hints and tips to help you along the way!
Why Saffery?
Our website is a great place to start as it’s full of information about who we are, our values, and our latest Potential Meets Personal video campaign.
You can also follow us on social media to stay up to date:
- LinkedIn – for key updates about the firm and the wider sector
- Instagram – for a behind-the-scenes look at life at Saffery
Your career choice
We’re keen to understand what draws you to this career path. What excites you about it? What experiences have shaped your interest?
Commitment to the qualification
It’s important to understand what the qualification involves, and the level of commitment required. We’re here to support you, but it’s also important to ensure you’re ready for the journey ahead.
If you’re applying for a summer internship or placement role, we’ve had huge success in our interns returning to the firm as part of our trainee scheme, so we’d love to see that you’ve researched this in advance.
Team fit
We’d love to know what attracted you to this particular team. Take time to review the job description and reflect on:
- The strengths needed to succeed in the role
- How these align with your own strengths
- Examples from your studies, work or extracurricular activities that demonstrate these qualities
Commercial awareness
Our interviewers often explore your understanding of current affairs and how they relate to the business world.
Be ready to discuss recent news stories or trends that interest you, especially those relevant to professional services.
Reflect our values
Have a variety of examples prepared that relate to our values, including our commitment to client service.
Know our clients
Understand our client base and what makes Saffery unique.
Have questions ready to ask your interviewers and trainees. We’re looking for people who are genuinely interested in the team and are curious about what life is like at Saffery.
Getting to know Saffery
Interviews are a great opportunity for us to explore whether we’re a good fit for each other. Just as we’re getting to know you, it’s equally important that you feel a sense of belonging and alignment with the firm.
This is your chance to ask any questions you may have about the role, the qualification, or the firm itself. We’re just as eager to learn about you as you are to learn about us.