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How to Apply
Our graduate schemes are not currently open to applications. Our Underwriting, Claims, and IT graduate schemes are due to open to applications very soon. Please revisit our website again to ensure that you don’t miss the opportunity to apply for our 2012 intake.
Selection Process
We generally process applications to our graduate scheme in the following steps:
N.B. This process may vary depending on the type of scheme you apply for.
Telephone interviews
If selected for telephone interview, you will first be contacted to arrange a suitable time. The telephone interview will allow us to learn more about you and your interest in our graduate scheme, and will include some competency-based questions.
First round interviews
If you are invited to attend, you will be scheduled to have at least two half-hour interviews, each with two interviewers from within the business. This is an opportunity for you to learn more about Kiln, and for us to find out more about you.
Online assessments
Candidates shortlisted for the assessment day will first be asked to complete a number of online assessments, including a personality questionnaire and verbal and numerical critical reasoning tests. The results of these assessments may determine whether you are invited to return for the assessment day.
The assessment day
A small number of candidates will be invited to attend the assessment day. The morning will comprise a series of half-hour interviews with management and others from within the business. The rest of the day will involve lunch with existing graduate trainees and time visiting our underwriting boxes at Lloyd’s. This will allow you to spend time with a number of current Kiln employees, including senior managers. At the end of the day you have the opportunity to network with Kiln employees at a social event.
Overall, the purpose of the day is to help us to get to know you better and assess your suitability for the scheme. A final decision will be made within a day or two and all candidates will be contacted directly.