I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Charles River Associates in Aug 2015
Interview
Two half-hour Skype Interviews: first one was a mix of fit questions and competition policy cases
Second one was more fit questions. We also discussed the econometric techniques I used in my thesis.
Interview went well but I was told they were interested in hiring someone who was a good French speaker.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Assume that two firms decide not to sell in each others state: is this anticompetitive? How would you defend them
I interviewed at Charles River Associates (Brussels)
Interview
Interviews based on case studies covering competition theory and damages estimation. Had 3 different interviews, first with juniors and 2 with seniors, and one written test. Basic game theory and econometrics required
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you estimate damages in a cartel setting?
I applied online. I interviewed at Charles River Associates (London, England)
Interview
3 stages:
1. Simple test with maths/ comprehension
2. 1 hour 30 interview. 30 minutes reading information / slides on a case. 10 minutes presenting then the rest of the 50 minutes discussing the case/ general questions.
3. 1 hour interview with more senior staff. Mostly case-based.
I applied in-person. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Charles River Associates (London, England) in Nov 2023
Interview
3 rounds, including a 2 hours in the office interview. Finally did not get the job in the final round. But overall the interview process is not very complicated and very insightful, I recommend.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you organise a research if you needed to assess the gene therapy challenges ?