How to apply
Phase 1: Applying for CEOx1Day (Application Form)
Eligible* students must complete and submit an online application, which will be reviewed by executive search experts at Odgers Berndtson.
The application form will ask you for:
- Background information
- Questions highlighting your thoughts on leadership
Evaluation: Applications will be evaluated on the breadth of relevant work, volunteer or extra-curricular experience, and the quality of your written answers.
Deadline: Applications close by the 21st February 2022 at 5pm GMT
Application time: approx. 1 hour
*Eligibility: The programme is open to undergraduates studying a Bachelor's degree or equivalent at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom. Applicants must be available to come to our London office on the 22nd or 23rd of March 2022 for the final assessment stage.
Phase 2: Online Leadership Assessment
Students having successfully completed stage 1 will be asked to take an online Hogan assessment that profiles their skills, competencies and leadership potential.
Evaluation: Hogan has developed a custom leadership assessment for CEOx1Day applicants identifying confident and ambitious individuals, who handle stress effectively, are politically astute, dependable, and who value learning and developing new skills.
Online assessments take place between February 2022
Assessment time: 30 minutes
Phase 3: Assessment Day
Previous Semi-finalists Assessment day in London
Semi-finalists will be invited to a half-day assessment and interview session at Odgers Berndtson’s office in London, mirroring a real-life search process. This includes a one-on-one interview, a group activity and discussion, and the opportunity to network with Odgers Berndtson’s team of executive search experts.
Evaluation Criteria for Phase 3: Semi-finalists will be assessed on their ability to think on their feet and work in a group, reflecting how they will perform when paired with a CEO. The evaluation will take into account each semi-finalist’s performance in activities like case studies, presentations, and in-person interviews.
Timing for Phase 3: 22nd or 23rd March 2020
Time Commitment: One-half day (+ travel time to Odgers Berndtson’s London office)
Expenses incurred - Check out our FAQs for more details on our policy.
CEOx1Day Event
Each finalist will spend a full day shadowing a CEO and learning about their background, career path, and how they create value in their organisation. Finalists will have an opportunity to spend one-on-one time with the CEO, attend meetings with their leadership team and tour the company’s headquarters and site facilities. Each CEOx1Day experience is unique to the participating organisation, which ensures an even more meaningful and memorable experience for both the student and the CEO.
