I applied online. I interviewed at Charles River Associates (London, England) in Jan 2017
Interview
2 hour interview. First 30 minutes was a numerical test involving basic arithmetic and chart-reading, followed immediately by a summary test. Next (without any breaks), I was given data and other materials on a case study to analyse and to prepare for a 10 minute presentation on my findings. 30 minutes later two senior consultants came in and I presented my findings to them after a short self-introduction.
What happened next was unexpected as they interrupted me at every sentence I said asking me technical questions on Economics, e.g. "Interpret this regression", "what is wrong/missing in this regression?", "What problems does this create?" etc etc. The supposed 10-minute presentation turned into half an hour of economics-knowledge interview. The consultants were pretty nice though.
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(Unexpected question) Explain to me, as if I were a client with little knowledge of economics, what is wrong with this regression.
one hour included 30 min fit interview and 30 min case study. Questions: a) describe a research study you've done; b) which monopoly cases do you find interesting c) how do you estimate monopoly/oligipoly econometrically
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how do you estimate monopoly/oligipoly econometrically
Had the first round interview.. just behavioral getting to know you but the interviewers seemed very disinterested and tired. it seemed like they already had someone in mind but were doing this out of a task.
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Tell us about your experiences and how they align with CRA job role
The interviews ran back to back. 2 case interviews followed by a bebavioural interview with a partner. The 2 cases included guestimation questions. One is life science, the other is not.
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A time you worked in a team Why consulting Why CRA