Database Specialist applicants have rated the interview process at Nielsen with 3 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 64.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Database Specialist roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Nielsen overall takes an average of 24 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Nielsen as a Database Specialist according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Presentation: 33%
Skills test: 33%
Phone interview: 33%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
1. Online Test: Interpersonal Questions, Database related questions, 2. Interview: Few tasks related to the database, SQL, Python Most of the questions were basic so need not to worry on the technical side
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Nielsen (Cherry Hill, NJ) in Apr 2014
Interview
Interview was a basic interview. Questions about ability to work with computers and understand Excel formulas and such. One interview and then follow up email correspondence. Interviewed in person , one time.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you comfortable working heavily in Excel and other in-house programs?
I applied online. I interviewed at Nielsen (Fond du Lac, WI) in Jul 2013
Interview
Apply online and if selected you will get a phone interview. If that goes well you will get a in person/Skype interview with the hiring manager. You may have a 2nd interview depending on the position and manager.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your ability to work in a stressful situation.