GLG Research Associate 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 GLG.
GLG
Research Associate
Senior Easy Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case
It started with an HR screener call, which was pretty straightforward, mainly asking about my research background and my interest in GLG. After that, I had a first interview that I felt went really well; it was an engaging conversation, and I felt a good connection with the interviewer. The next steps were supposed to be a case study interview and a final interview. But then, I got completely ghosted. It's been three weeks, and I haven't heard anything back at all.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What makes you a good desk neighbor?
- What's your motivation for joining GLG?
GLG
Research Associate
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call Onsite Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Case Presentation
It started with a screening interview (video with questions, no interviewer), then a phone call with the recruiter. The first round was in-office and included a behavioral interview, role play, and case study. The final round was also in-office with behavioral questions with more senior management. Interviewers were friendly and seemed to genuinely want you to do well, though in the final round they seemed to want specific answers and looked for them. They want to see you'd be fully committed to the role and wouldn't leave a few months in. Went through the full process and didn't receive an offer, but it brought to light this wasn't the field I wanted to work in. Positive interview experience with a range of mini interviews. Three interviews with three people in each round in office.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- What is it about GLG that appeals to you?
- What do you expect to gain from this position?
- Describe how you'd manage a difficult relationship or conflict with a supervisor.
GLG
Research Associate
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Presentation Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case Presentation Other
A week after applying online, I got a phone call interview. They asked standard questions that you can prepare for after a bit of research: what GLG does, which industries we work with, why clients choose us, why experts choose us, what skills I can bring to the role, and what my daily activities would be as a Research Associate. Ten days later, I had an in-person interview with three Research Managers. What I didn't like was that the interviewers didn't coordinate and each asked the same intro questions: how I heard about GLG, why I'm interested in GLG, what our business model is, and what other jobs I'm applying for. The first manager gave me a situation question: what if I have three urgent tasks - a database task, a 10-day-old client request, and a new client call. How would I prioritize? They wanted to see my thought process. I said I'd first try to reach out to a more important GLG expert based on their membership length and seniority. The second manager did a role-play where I had to recruit an expert for a client's industry questions. I had to introduce GLG, explain the business model and benefits, and be aware of compliance policies, like not disclosing insider info, and only revealing the client's name later. The third manager's interview was a case study, also like a role-play, but talking to a client about a product's value chain and figuring out experts to recruit. I had to ask about their needs: number and type of experts, specific companies, deadlines, and event format, or I could suggest my own ideas. Everyone was nice, and I felt good about it, so I'm not sure why I was rejected with a generic email saying I wasn't the best fit. Maybe it's because I'm not a sales person, and the job involves a lot of cold calling.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- What are the specific experts that should be recruited to learn about a product's value chain?
- Can you explain what GLG does in your own words?
- What industries does GLG work with, and who are its clients?
GLG Research Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from GLG interview reports.
“What are the specific experts that should be recruited to learn about a product's value chain?”
Read reports →“For a client concerned with the electric battery value chain, what sorts of experts would you approach?”
Read reports →“What are the reasons a client would choose GLG for research instead of doing it themselves?”
Read reports →“What are the reasons clients choose GLG, and what are the reasons experts choose GLG?”
Read reports →“For this case study on the glass industry, who would you contact to get a comprehensive understanding of the industry and the company?”
Read report →“Who would be your primary contacts to gather information for a glass industry case study?”
Read report →“Can you describe what you understand GLG to be and what their business is?”
Read report →“Considering our compliance agreement details available online, would you say it's okay for an expert from company x to advise a client of company y?”
Read report →“Imagine you need to call a former CEO of Prada who is now retired. How would you convince them to join GLG?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 108 GLG interview reports.