I applied online. I interviewed at Public First (London, England) in Feb 2026
Interview
First interview - general questions about subject matter knowledge and interest. Fairly unstructured in nature, more of a conversation. Was expecting slightly less emphasis on knowledge given how early-stage in the process this was.
We mostly discussed the area of policy which the job was covering, as well as motivation and experience. There was some discrepancy between the questions asked & job description, and feedback received, which caused some confusion. However, the detailed feedback was appreciated.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Public First over other kinds of companies? Policy interest, examples of current issues, etc.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Public First (London, England)
Interview
- CV selection (based on economic or modelling experience)
- Problem solving and essay question on public policy
(Options were given to estimate impact and write down the method for estimation - 6-7 questions choose one)
- Interview on the same lines but more informal
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How to estimate the impact of consumer tax on high street shops?
