Summer Analyst applicants have rated the interview process at Charles River Associates with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 88% positive. To compare, the company-average is 62.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Summer Analyst roles take an average of 18 days to get hired, when considering 8 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Charles River Associates overall takes an average of 30 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Charles River Associates as a Summer Analyst according to 8 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 50%
Presentation: 20%
Phone interview: 10%
Group panel interview: 10%
Skills test: 10%
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I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Charles River Associates (Washington, DC) in Dec 2025
Interview
Behavioural and self-led interview, spoke with two principals and two analysts for one round. Talked about programming experience and research experience. Analysts will ask you to explain technical concepts in plain language
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself, and why are you interested in the field
I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Charles River Associates (Chicago, IL)
Interview
Applied online through campus recruiting. First round with a principal. 30 minutes behavioral interview that covered basic things like why do you want to work at CRA. Specifics about the anti trust practice was asked as well.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about an example you have working with data.
I interviewed at Charles River Associates (Chicago, IL)
Interview
Zoom interview with an economics principal, Most questions are behavioral and provide insights into the candidate's problem-solving skills, teamwork, and adaptability. Also value a lot of economics technical skills Then Q& A
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why economic consulting, why CRA, your research/data project experience?