I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Charles River Associates
Interview
I had a phone call interview for the PhD Symposium, 30 minutes. A week or two after the PhD Symposium, there was a first round interview which involved 1 case study (30 minutes). After this, I received an invitation for a second round interview which was 3 hours: fit interview, qualitative case study, 30 minute presentation (15 min. presentation + 15 min. questions), a quantitative case study, and a final fit interview (each interview conducted by different people). The fit interviews were general questions-- why do I want to work at CRA, why consulting, tell me about a time when... Case studies were interesting and pretty standard-- very doable. The presentation was an opportunity to present on any topic (typically PhD work). Everybody was very friendly and open to answering questions about the firm/work.
I interviewed at Charles River Associates (Brussels)
Interview
Interviews based on case studies covering competition theory and damages estimation. Had 3 different interviews, first with juniors and 2 with seniors, and one written test. Basic game theory and econometrics required
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you estimate damages in a cartel setting?
I applied online. I interviewed at Charles River Associates (London, England)
Interview
3 stages:
1. Simple test with maths/ comprehension
2. 1 hour 30 interview. 30 minutes reading information / slides on a case. 10 minutes presenting then the rest of the 50 minutes discussing the case/ general questions.
3. 1 hour interview with more senior staff. Mostly case-based.
I applied in-person. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Charles River Associates (London, England) in Nov 2023
Interview
3 rounds, including a 2 hours in the office interview. Finally did not get the job in the final round. But overall the interview process is not very complicated and very insightful, I recommend.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you organise a research if you needed to assess the gene therapy challenges ?