I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Gartner (Gurgaon, Haryana) in Jul 2019
Interview
It was a very lengthy and impeccably organized process. The recruiting coordinator delivered timely briefs and feedback before and after each round and that helped me a great deal. The process was quite long. It started with a screening phone call. Post which, there were 3 rounds of 1:1 interviews along with a research writing assessment.
Interview questions [1]
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Why Gartner ? Why Research? Explain the role in your own words. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Straight forward, Market research including how to derive trends, market size numbers, comp analysis, and opportunities. Location assesment case study, can follow metrices such as talent supply, real estate costs, and others with weightage given to each
The interview process was initially well-driven with prompt feedbacks; however, later the HR ghosted with so many rounds. With no feedback nothing. Which is sadly the reality of the job market now
Be ready to follow the STAR approach in your interviews by structuring your answers around Situation, Task, Action, and Result—this will help you present your experiences in a clear, impactful way. Additionally, study problem-solving frameworks such as SWOT, 4Ps, 7Cs, or Porter’s Five Forces, so you can approach case interviews with a structured mindset, analyze business situations logically, and deliver well-rounded solutions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Many guesstimaites for example. "Estimate the number of people who travel by Delhi Metro in a single day."