Clarasys Interview Questions
& Process

So I really wanted to like Clarasys, and I did. There were about four rounds of interviews, including two case studies and two behavioral interviews, which went pretty well and felt more like conversations. The issue was after getting an offer. I was super excited to get an offer at what seemed like an amazing company and culture to work for. I got an informal email offer with salary ($95k) and benefits. I chatted a bit with HR about potential moving costs (I asked for $5k) or a salary increase to $100k. Both were denied, which was fine. But when I asked about a start date, they suddenly had no clue. I was hoping to start ASAP, but they kept saying they didn't know when they'd have an answer. At first it was Feb 2023. Then late Spring 2023. Then Fall 2023. This was super annoying. As a consultancy that cares about its people, Clarasys should be able to predict its staffing needs for the next year, even with changing circumstances. They told me they'd contact me when they had more info, but no one ever reached out unless I did. It's now November 2023, and I still haven't heard anything. The lack of communication is beyond frustrating and disrespectful. In the meantime, I got a new job I'm happy with, and posted about it on LinkedIn. I never told Clarasys I wasn't interested anymore, but they didn't either. I'd steer clear of this company that doesn't live up to its own values.

It started with a phone call where they mainly talked about my CV. Then there was a final conversation that touched on things from the phone interview again but explored them a bit more. We also did a role play to practice getting requirements from difficult stakeholders.

I applied directly and it was a 3 month experience. It started with psychometric tests, then an initial screening call, a telephone interview, and finally an assessment centre. I found the recruitment process more enjoyable compared to other bigger consultancy firms. There is one recruitment co-ordinator the whole way through which means you have a point of contact for any queries. They also do the screening call so you speak to a human being really early on in the process, which I really liked. On the assessment centre everyone I had contact with was welcoming and friendly. They also had some recent grads during the day that you could ask questions and generally guide you through the day. The phone interview is a real mix of competency based questions and understanding your consultancy knowledge. The assessment centre again is a mix of individual tests, including another 20 min interview and then group activities in the afternoon. They take everyone for a drink afterwards where you can speak to more employees. I also received my offer within a week of attending my assessment centre which was a great turnaround.

Phone Screening: You'll chat with HR for a bit. Math and Qualitative Reasoning Exam: a timed exam that tests your math and qualitative abilities. All Day Group Assessment: This involves a mix of interviews and group projects. They were a bit more challenging than I anticipated but were enjoyable to be a part of.