Frequently Asked Questions

Graduate, Internship, Industrial Placement and Apprenticeship opportunities will open in October.

Closing dates vary by role and are listed on the relevant job description. We encourage candidates to apply early wherever possible, as our opportunities are highly competitive.

Entry requirements vary by role.

Graduate, Internship and Industrial Placement applicants are typically expected to be on track to achieve a 2:1 degree. Apprenticeship roles may have specific UCAS point requirements.

Please review the relevant job description before applying.

We ask candidates to submit one Early Careers application per recruitment cycle.

We encourage you to explore our opportunities carefully and apply for the programme or role that best matches your skills, interests and career goals. This helps you focus on submitting your strongest application and ensures we can assess candidates fairly and efficiently.

If, during the selection process, we believe another opportunity at Aon may be a better fit for your experience and aspirations, a member of the Early Careers team may discuss alternative options with you.

If you're unsure which opportunity is right for you, we recommend reviewing the programme information on our careers site or attending one of our events before applying.

Top Tip: Choose the role you're most excited about, rather than treating another opportunity as a back-up option. We want to understand where your genuine interests lie and how you see your future career developing.

Our graduates are on permanent contracts from day one, we welcome applications from candidates who have their own right to work within the UK where you can maintain and demonstrate your right to work throughout the duration of your employment. This may include pre-settled or settled status from the EU Settlement Scheme – or if you have applied and you are waiting for a decision.

If you are invited to an Assessment Centre, you will be asked to confirm your right to work in the UK and provide supporting documentation before attending.

All right-to-work documentation is reviewed prior to Assessment Centres taking place. If you are unable to provide the required documentation when requested, your Assessment Centre invitation may be withdrawn.

Yes. Our Summer Internship Programme is designed for students who are currently in their penultimate year of university study. Candidates who have already completed an undergraduate degree or are in their final year of university should explore our Graduate opportunities instead.

Yes. Candidates who started a degree but did not complete it may still be eligible to apply for an Apprenticeship at Aon.

Please note that Apprenticeships are designed for candidates who have not completed an undergraduate degree. Entry requirements vary by role, so please review the relevant job description before applying.

No. Our Apprenticeship programmes are designed for candidates who have not completed an undergraduate degree.

If you have completed a degree, we encourage you to explore our Graduate opportunities and other entry-level roles across Aon that may be suitable for your skills and experience.

After submitting your application, you will be guided through the relevant stages of our recruitment process. Progression through each stage is based on performance and role requirements, and we will communicate outcomes and next steps by email.

Graduate, Internship and Industrial Placement Assessment Centres take place from November onwards. Apprenticeship Assessment Centres take place from March onwards.

Assessment Centres are held throughout the recruitment season and candidates are invited on a rolling basis. Invitations are based on performance throughout the recruitment process and the requirements of the role applied for. If you are successful in progressing to an Assessment Centre, we will contact you directly with full details. We will also update you if your application remains under consideration.

We appreciate your patience and ask that candidates wait to be contacted regarding Assessment Centre invitations.

Assessment Centres vary by role but typically include a combination of individual and group exercises designed to assess your strengths, skills and potential.

Our Assessment Centres are held in person at an Aon office, giving you the opportunity to meet colleagues, connect with current programme participants and experience our working environment first-hand. It's also a chance to learn more about Aon and the opportunity you've applied for.

To prepare, we recommend reviewing the role requirements, researching Aon and reflecting on how your skills and experiences align to the role.

We encourage candidates to complete each stage of the recruitment process as soon as possible to avoid delays to their application. Candidates are typically given 5 days to complete their online assessment and up to 10 days to complete their video interview.

As we operate a rolling recruitment process, delaying the completion of assessments may extend your recruitment journey and could impact the availability of opportunities.

If you experience technical issues with your online assessment, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

If you experience technical issues with your video interview, please refer to the HireVue FAQ page. If the issue cannot be resolved, please submit a request with the HireVue helpdesk.

Where a genuine technical issue or reasonable adjustment requirement prevents you from completing an assessment within the expected timeframe, an extension may be considered.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of your application, please contact the Early Careers team and we will be happy to discuss how we can support you.

Graduates, Internships and Industrial Placements
[email protected]

Apprenticeships
[email protected]

We are also proud to partner with MyPlus Students' Club, which provides advice, resources and support for students and graduates with disabilities. You can find out more on the https://myplusstudentsclub.com/.

As an innovative global leader, we recognise and embrace the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help candidates be more efficient throughout the recruitment process. In fact, Aon develops and implements innovative AI solutions that support both colleagues and clients.

AI can be a useful tool for researching Aon, preparing for interviews and refining your CV. However, it should support, not replace, your own thinking, judgement, skills and experiences. Any application materials you submit should accurately reflect your achievements, capabilities and potential.

We ask that candidates do not use AI tools when completing online assessments or during live or pre-recorded interviews. These stages of the recruitment process are designed to assess your individual skills and experiences. Virtual and in-person interviews should also not be recorded or transcribed.

At Aon, we are committed to fairness, transparency and inclusion, and we expect all candidates to uphold these principles throughout the recruitment process.

Our Summer Internship programmes begin in mid to late June. Graduate and Industrial Placement programmes usually start in late August or early September, while Apprenticeship programmes begin at the end of September.

Our Early Careers opportunities offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Alongside financial reward, you'll benefit from structured development, professional training and the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues across the business. Depending on your role, you may also work towards professional qualifications, gain exposure to clients and develop the skills and experience needed to build a successful career.

Further details about salary and benefits will be shared during the recruitment process.

Yes, we welcome applications from candidates who have previously applied to Aon.

Before reapplying, we encourage you to take time to reflect on any feedback provided and consider how you have developed your skills, experience and understanding of the role since your previous application. We generally recommend waiting 12 months before reapplying, as this allows you time to demonstrate meaningful development and submit a stronger application.

When reapplying, it is important to carefully review the role requirements and ensure you can clearly demonstrate your motivation and suitability for the opportunity.

Yes. In addition to our Early Careers programmes, Aon regularly advertise entry-level opportunities across our business and locations.

While these roles may not form part of a structured Early Careers programme, they can provide valuable experience and an excellent opportunity to begin your career at Aon. You can view all current opportunities on our global careers site http://jobs.aon.com.

Yes. As a global organisation, Aon offers career opportunities in locations around the world.

This website is dedicated to Early Careers opportunities in the UK. To explore opportunities in other countries, please visit our global careers site http://jobs.aon.com.

If you have any questions about our programmes, the recruitment process or require support with reasonable adjustments, our Early Careers team will be happy to help.

Graduates, Internships and Industrial Placements
[email protected]

Apprenticeships
[email protected]