I applied online. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at Gartner (Stamford, CT) in Jan 2012
Interview
Really thorough and lengthy process. Many individual interviews and then a group interview and writing assignment. The group and written assignments were the hardest. You had to present the research note. Understood the rigor of the process, but longest process that I've ever gone through. But since I was hired, I've seen them go much quicker. The timeline seems to be based on working through everyone's schedules and how quickly they need to fill the position.
Positive experience
Average interview
Application
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Gartner (Irving, TX) in Apr 2024
Interview
The recruiter contacted me on LinkedIn. I scheduled a 30-minute meeting with them. The recruitment gave me an extension description of the job position. I was told that I had excellent research experience, but lacked business acumen. The recruiter was very transparent and communicated to me that for the position I was applying for, this was a red flag. They were looking for someone with experience working with C-level executives.
Their talent sourcers contacted me via linkedin. Asked for a phone screen. We had a pleasant chat. They said they would follow up with further steps, but they didn't end up doing so.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Gartner
Interview
I was referred by an internal friend. I have thus far only interacted with the recruiter who has asked me questions relating to how I know the referring person and why I want to transition from academia to professional research.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Talk about a recent research project you recently completed.
