Roles to consider
Confirm degree requirements and entry level in the vacancy for your office.
- Undergraduate / early careerAnalyst / Associate
- The undergraduate page includes US Analyst and Associate examples in different practices. These titles do not identify one uniform graduate programme.
- Advanced degreeAssociate / Manager campus roles
- The advanced-degree page describes Associate routes for selected master's degrees and Manager opportunities for MBA candidates. Confirm the level with the practice.
Preparing for the interview
A&M describes behavioural interviews about projects you have worked on or led. Depending on the role, candidates may also receive a case study, business plan or technical assessment.
What to practise
- Prepare a project example with clear evidence of what you did and what changed.
- Review the financial or operational skills named in the vacancy.
- Ask the recruiting team which exercises apply to the practice.
A case or technical assessment is role dependent. The early-careers FAQ does not promise the same number of interviews across practices.
US pay updates
Each figure describes a specific role and pay component. Check its verification status and effective date before using it to compare offers.
We have not verified a current US pay disclosure for this guide. Check the vacancy for your role and location.
US salaries and offer worksheetBefore you apply
- Identify the practice first, especially when a search includes tax and consulting roles.
- Check the campus portal for the relevant opportunity and recruiting cycle.
Record what you learn about the team and your next action in your coffee chat tracker.
Sources & corrections
These guides summarise public employer information in our own words. Practice suggestions are editorial advice. Follow the employer's instructions for your assessment.
- US services and careersAlvarez & Marsal · Checked 16 October 2026
- Undergraduate career examplesAlvarez & Marsal · Checked 16 October 2026
- Advanced-degree campus pathwaysAlvarez & Marsal · Checked 16 October 2026
- Early-careers recruiting FAQsAlvarez & Marsal · Checked 16 October 2026