I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Control Risks
Interview
Informal interview followed by a one on one and then a panel interview. There was a large gap between the first and the second interview which was frustrating, but then once it all got going the process was smooth.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe how your experience (in a lateral field) will apply here.
The process began with a phone interview conducted by a recruiter from Control Risks. During this conversation, the recruiter asked about my background, experience, and motivation for applying. They were particularly interested in my experience in risk consulting and how I had handled complex projects in the past. I emphasized my ability to deliver strategic solutions and my experience working with diverse clients.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you describe a time when you led a team through a particularly challenging project? What was your approach, and what was the outcome?
The entire process was well constructed. There was a relaxed atmosphere and an open format that allowed for plenty of opportunities to learn about the company and the job. It was very clear where I was in the process and what the next steps would be.
I applied online. I interviewed at Control Risks (Dubai) in Jan 2022
Interview
The process was quick and friendly but after an assignment and two interviews, would have been nice to have heard back (even if I was not selected for the role).
Senior Consultant applicants have rated the interview process at Control Risks with 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 50% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Senior Consultant roles take an average of 90 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Control Risks overall takes an average of 49 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Control Risks as a Senior Consultant according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 33%
Presentation: 33%
Other: 33%
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