Difficulty
Average
Candidate-reported interview insights
Arup Operations Consultant interviews, decoded.
Explore commonly reported questions, interview rounds, difficulty, duration, and candidate experiences for the Operations Consultant role at Arup.
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Interview overview
Average rounds
2.7
Average duration
~44 days
Difficulty and candidate experience
Interview difficulty
easy16.7%
average83.3%
difficult0%
Candidate experience
positive66.7%
neutral33.3%
Candidate-reported interview process
The graduate consultant hiring process can differ depending on the team. I started with a standard online application where I detailed my education, work history, motivations, and an example of an operation I found inspiring. After that, I had a screening call with HR. This led to an assessment day which included a competency-based interview with the HR lead. Then, I was presented with two case study options. I selected the one about designing operations for an international airport terminal and identifying efficiency measures. Following 20 minutes to prepare, I presented my thoughts informally to senior consultants and the director of operations consulting.
Arup responded fast and ran a really helpful assessment centre. The staff were very welcoming, made us feel calm and relaxed, and guided us through everything.
So I had a phone interview where they asked me about my motivations and why I’m interested in arup. Also some scenario based questions. The interviewer seemed to reading off as sheet and typing as I spoke which was distracting. Still waiting for outcome however I am in the next stage ‘which is a review from hiring managers’ if i am selected I go to the assessment centre
Common Arup Operations Consultant interview questions
A focused selection of the most detailed candidate-submitted questions.
- 1
What would I consider if I were designing the operations for an international airport terminal and what would be my efficiency measures?
- 2
What was a situation in which you had to change your approach in a client-facing position?
- 3
Describe a scenario where you had to [scenario question detail].
- 4
Tell me about a time you had a difficult customer.
Interview question formats
Behavioral27.8%
Presentation22.2%
Group22.2%
Case16.7%
Technical5.6%
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Interview information is based on candidate reports and may not represent the current official hiring process of Arup.