Behavioural Insights Team Consultant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Behavioural Insights Team.
Behavioural Insights Team
Advisor
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I found the opening through Applied and submitted my application. A few weeks after that, they reached out and scheduled a one-on-one Zoom interview with me. After the interview, I was given a written task to complete and send back within a two-hour window.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you explain what an RCT is, as if you were talking to your grandmother?
- Which behavioral insight do you find most interesting, and could you explain why?
Behavioural Insights Team
Senior Advisor
Senior Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Presentation Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Technical
The interview process was quite long and drawn out, taking over two months. It actually started with the same job being re-advertised because the job description changed, meaning the whole thing went on for well over three months in total. It had 3 stages: First, there was a written questions part where you had to write about 250 words, along with submitting your CV. These were often based on scenarios. I found this fair but it took way too long for an initial stage. Then, there was a task-based assessment. You had to read an academic paper and then give a written summary and also present it orally with slides, along with your reflections. This was a challenging task given the time limit, and honestly felt more like an entry-level competency test than something for a senior role. Finally, there was a formal interview, which included a mix of traditional and competency-based questions. This part was decent, but it seemed like they hadn't even read my CV. It became obvious during the interview that there was a crucial area of competence they hadn't mentioned in the job description, but which was really important for the role – specifically, having deep knowledge of academic BI literature within an education context. They did provide feedback afterwards, which was appreciated.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you share an instance where you faced difficulties in a management scenario and what you learned from it?
- Tell me about a time you experienced a challenge in management and the takeaways from that experience.
- Could you describe a management situation that was difficult for you and what you learned from it?
Behavioural Insights Team
Advisor
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process was pretty tough and comprehensive. They really seemed to be focused on hiring based on skills rather than just what was on your resume.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Are you able to solve general logic problems?
- Can you solve math problems?
- Demonstrate your writing skills.
Behavioural Insights Team Consultant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Behavioural Insights Team interview reports.
“Could you explain what an RCT is, as if you were talking to your grandmother?”
Read reports →“What behavioral policy would you propose for a mid-sized US city's mayor?”
Read reports →“Can you solve math problems?”
Read reports →“Could you propose a policy for a mayor of a small to medium-sized city in the US that leverages behavioral insights to tackle a problem?”
Read reports →“What research would inform your design for that intervention?”
Read report →“Are you able to solve general logic problems?”
Read report →“Which behavioral insight do you find most interesting, and could you explain why?”
Read report →“Imagine you've just presented BIT's work, covering its history, methods, and key projects, to senior government officials. Afterward, an Assistant Deputy Minister, who oversees social housing providers in the province, approaches you. Her Minister wants to cut the carbon footprint of social housing by 20% in 5 years and is curious about how BIT could assist. How would you reply? Ensure your response includes relevant behavioral science concepts and ideas for evaluation.”
Read report →“What is your motivation for wanting to join BIT?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 Behavioural Insights Team interview reports.