I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Ipsos (Vancouver, BC) in May 2014
Interview
initial phone interview, and then an in-person test (90 min), and three individual interviews (90 min).
the test was proofreading, math, and writing based on a table - really basic
I felt the interviews went well but I only really hit it off with one of the interviewers. I also had minimal previous market research experience so even though I did well on the test, I may not have been the best fit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you describe a situation in which you screwed up, and how did you fix it?
First round was a phone screen with recruiter, then proceeded with a group interview, and lastly interview with VP of the team. The process took about a month. Communication was consistent throughout
First, a phone interview was conducted to determine the time for an in-person interview. The in-person interview lasted one hour and primarily assessed individual abilities; it required a presentation to illustrate a case study.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why did you choose this position and this company?
It was straightforward and an easy process. I was not hired, but they did send me a polite rejection email. You are asked questions about research processes, as well as experiences.
