I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at StepStone Group (San Diego, CA) in Jan 2019
Interview
recruiter phone call, senior assiocaite phone call, on site interview with 5 people, and an onsite project. Overall is very easy, ask some very common industry questions. The process is fast.
4 rounds, one assessment, one hr screening, 2 others, case study as well based on prior quarters earnings report. Overall fairly easy and went well. entire process took course over 2 weeks and had a quick turn around
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are some questions you have about our recent earnings report
All excel problem based, no practical data analysis. No generic programmjng languages like python. Only expertise needed is in excel or powerbi. Not interested kn data science approaches or alternative methods of solving problems.
The team placed a strong emphasis on evaluating candidates through their behavior, using written assessments sparingly to supplement their observations. Rather than focusing solely on technical skills or qualifications, they prioritized how individuals interacted, communicated, and aligned with the company’s values. Ultimately, their primary objective was to determine cultural fit, ensuring that any new team member would seamlessly integrate into the existing work environment and contribute positively to the overall team dynamic.
Analyst applicants have rated the interview process at StepStone Group with 2.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 69% positive. To compare, the company-average is 61.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Analyst roles take an average of 37 days to get hired, when considering 16 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at StepStone Group overall takes an average of 35 days.
Common stages of the interview process at StepStone Group as a Analyst according to 16 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 35%
One on one interview: 18%
Skills test: 12%
Presentation: 12%
Background check: 12%
Personality test: 6%
Group panel interview: 6%
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