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Official guidance, clear practice routines, and what to check for your own application. Start with the task in your invitation, then choose useful practice.

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OT, VI and AC: a practical guide to preparation

Online tests, video interviews and assessment centres call for different practice. Start with the invitation for your role, then build a plan around the tasks it describes.

Published May 14, 2026Updated Oct 12, 20262 min read
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Consulting
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When a case interview changes direction

Practise revising your approach when a new question or piece of evidence arrives. The examples here are exercises, not a prediction of an interviewer's script.

Published Apr 28, 2026Updated Oct 12, 20262 min read
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Assessment Centre
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Contributing clearly in a group exercise

Use a practice discussion to work on listening, evidence and a shared decision. There is no universal speaking quota or scorecard you can infer from an exercise's name.

Published Apr 03, 2026Updated Oct 18, 20262 min read
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