Bates White Economic Consulting Consultant Interview Questions
& Process
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Bates White Economic Consulting.
Bates White Economic Consulting
Consultant
Intern Average Neutral experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Case
The interview process involved behavioral interviews where they asked a lot about my quantitative skills and background, and also about the differences between management consulting and economic consulting. There were also case study sessions where I was given a list of questions and guided through them.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain the distinction between economic consulting and management consulting?
Bates White Economic Consulting
Consultant
Mid Easy Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Technical
Super easy interview process. It kicked off with a behavioral screener, then we went into the case interview, and after that, there were a bunch more behavioral interviews. The case interview itself was pretty straightforward, just needed to make sure the math was correct and that I brushed up on basic economics like supply and demand. I actually appreciated having so many behavioral interviews, even though it was a bit draining, because it was a cool way to hear from a lot of different people about their experiences at Bates White. From what I gathered, the culture there seems really collaborative and unique, with a strong emphasis on mentorship and helping people grow personally.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you tell me why you're interested in economic consulting and specifically Bates White?
- What are your career aspirations for the next five years?
- What aspects of your current role do you find most appealing?
Bates White Economic Consulting
Consultant
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I was contacted by a recruiter via LinkedIn. It began with a call where the recruiter asked about my background. The main interview was extensive, lasting 5 hours with about 8 different people. I felt the length was unnecessary given the repetitive nature of most questions. There was a test that wasn't overly challenging, but by that point, I was feeling burnt out and realized I wasn't interested. Although I wasn't offered the role, I would have turned it down anyway. I noticed a lack of diversity among the staff; everyone I interacted with, including the recruiter, was white. This was a concern for me, although I know not everyone prioritizes this. It struck me as odd, especially in a city like Washington, DC, with many diverse professionals, not to see any POC interviewers. I also couldn't find any POC on their website. My concern was that I might be the only POC if hired. Additionally, junior consultants mentioned being overworked during the interview, which seemed like a significant red flag.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you approach processing a dataset?
Bates White Economic Consulting Consultant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Bates White Economic Consulting interview reports.
“What compensation should Company A have received for inaccurate Credit Default Swap ratings?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on airlines moving to charge for baggage fees?”
Read reports →“How do you approach informing a group member that their idea is incorrect?”
Read reports →“Can you explain why these grades on my transcript are below par?”
Read reports →“Could you teach me something new in the next few minutes?”
Read report →“What makes you want to pursue economic consulting instead of management consulting?”
Read report →“How would you divide a potential customer base based on particular characteristics?”
Read report →“What have you learned in college, about yourself, and about the way you learn or think?”
Read report →“How would you approach a case interview about the distribution of drugs?”
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