Graduate Trainee applicants have rated the interview process at Marsh with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 83% positive. To compare, the company-average is 64% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Graduate Trainee roles take an average of 45 days to get hired, when considering 6 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Marsh overall takes an average of 29 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Marsh as a Graduate Trainee according to 6 Glassdoor interviews include:
Personality test: 21%
Background check: 16%
Skills test: 16%
One on one interview: 11%
Group panel interview: 11%
IQ intelligence test: 11%
Phone interview: 11%
Presentation: 5%
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I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Marsh (Johannesburg) in Nov 2024
Interview
There were 3 rounds of assessments. After CV scanning, you do those one-way video interviews, then you do a personality test, and then the final round of interviews with the HR team.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Marsh, and what are your career aspirations should you join us
I applied online. I interviewed at Marsh (Cape Town) in Sep 2025
Interview
Virtual first round and then progress to other rounds. First round required recorded answers with 3 minutes to think and 3 chances at recording answers. Some typed answers were required as well.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are the major issues facing the insurance industry today.
Filled out the application form on the website. Then receive an email asking for some details, including your visa details, when you can start work, salary expectations and why this role.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Marsh (Sandton)
Interview
Great interview process. You just have to be yourself and understand the market they operate in - which includes an understanding of risk, insurance, broking, client servicing, consulting, advisory, claims, etc
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you do if the client is reluctant to provide information (financials etc.)?