Commonwealth Bank IB&M

I just got the email for the assessment centre for the Commonwealth Bank IB&M Graduate Programme. This is the only listed event between applications and starting so would this be a superday? Looking for anyone who has applied previously to this or currently works at commonwealth, thanks.

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's what you need to know about superdays and assessment centers:

  1. Superday Definition:

    • A superday typically involves multiple back-to-back interviews with various senior members of the firm, including Managing Directors, VPs, and sometimes associates. It is an intensive interview process designed to assess candidates' fit and capabilities comprehensively.
  2. Assessment Centers:

    • An assessment center can be similar to a superday but may also include additional activities such as group exercises, case studies, and presentations, alongside traditional interviews.
  3. Examples from WSO:

    • GS 2018 Superday: Involved 1.5 hours of interviews, largely behavioral and strategic thinking, with some candidates having interviews with two people at once.
    • S&T Recruitment 2011: Described a superday with four 30-minute interviews back-to-back, involving senior members like Managing Directors and VPs.
    • Union Square Advisors: Mentioned a process involving multiple phone screens rather than a traditional superday.

Given that the Commonwealth Bank IB&MI Graduate Programme's assessment center is the only listed event between applications and starting, it is likely structured similarly to a superday, focusing on intensive evaluation through various interview formats and possibly additional exercises.

For more specific insights, it would be beneficial to connect with individuals who have previously applied or currently work at Commonwealth Bank.

Sources: UG Recruiting Part III: The Super Day and Offer, UG Recruiting Part III: The Super Day and Offer, S&T Recruitment 2011: An Applicants Story, GS 2018 Superday, Ask an ex-IB MD anything.........

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