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United Kingdom · early careers written and AI-enabled cases

Reading exhibits

“Information can be presented in a range of ways, including text, tables, graphs, maps, and pictures. In this test, both qualitative and quantitative data is included.”

Grant Thornton UKEarly careers case study practice test

Grant Thornton · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Text, tables, graphs and maps

Practise reading an exhibit: which ferry service earns more?

Example

Written cases

“We are interested in the way people use the information, the conclusions they draw and the extent to which the tasks are addressed.”

Grant Thornton UKEarly careers case study practice test

Grant Thornton · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

What they look for in the report

Practise checking a written memo’s numbers before you recommend.

Example

“You will have 22 minutes (not including any extra time that has been granted due to disability/additional needs) to review the case study information and write the report in the real assessment.”

Grant Thornton UKEarly careers case study practice test

Grant Thornton · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

22 minutes to read and write

Practise checking a written memo’s numbers before you recommend.

Example

“These types of exercises are intentionally stretching and most people who complete them say that they would have liked more time.”

Grant Thornton UKCase study top tips (2025)

Grant Thornton · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Most people want more time

Practise checking a written memo’s numbers before you recommend.

Example

AI rules

“This assessment looks at how you read and interpret written content and data, and how you use AI to help you build and present a recommendation.”

Grant Thornton UKEarly careers application process

Grant Thornton · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

An AI-enabled case

Practise checking what an AI memo left out.

Example

“You'll review a set of business materials, write a recommendation and record two short videos. You'll have a built-in AI tool to help, with up to 10 prompts.”

Grant Thornton UKEarly careers application process

Grant Thornton · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

A built-in AI tool, ten prompts

Practise checking what an AI memo left out.

Example

“Do you know when to rely on AI, when to question its output, and when your own thinking should take the lead?”

Grant Thornton UKEarly careers application process

Grant Thornton · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

When to rely on AI

Practise checking what an AI memo left out.

Example

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