Heidrick & Struggles Analyst 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 Heidrick & Struggles.
Heidrick & Struggles
Analyst
Mid Easy Neutral experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a 5-stage process. Started with a recruiter call, then a writing test, followed by an HR call, then an interview with someone at the firm, and finally an interview with the partner in charge of interviewing the office. Took over a month and a week to hear back after the last interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time you completed a long, complex project. How did you concentrate and stay motivated?
Heidrick & Struggles
Summer Analyst
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process involved two rounds. First, a recruiter called to check my interest and knowledge about the firm, and also asked some behavioral questions. The second round had two analysts ask only behavioral questions. It was a good chance to ask about the company and what it's like to work there.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you faced and overcame a challenge, detailing the situation and your actions?
Heidrick & Struggles
Analyst
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had a 30 minute video interview. The recruiter was a woman in Chicago who just joined the firm in June of 2019. She was extremely rude and was late. She exhibited a condescending and dismissive tone throughout the whole video interview, and did not smile once. When I referred to the job as recruiting, she corrected me and said 'we are not recruiters, we're consultants'. It is true that some of H&S' practices include advisory services, but they are primarily an executive search firm -- they place people into jobs, which by the dictionary definition, is referred to as 'recruiting'. Overall, extremely negative process, and by the end of the call, I had a bitter taste in my mouth.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time you disagreed with a team member.
Heidrick & Struggles Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Heidrick & Struggles interview reports.
“What's something people often misunderstand about you when they first meet you?”
Read reports →“Tell me about the last book you read.”
Read reports →“What impressed you most about us?”
Read reports →“What about search interests you the most?”
Read reports →“What factors do you consider when deciding to accept a job offer?”
Read report →“Are you more of a qualitative or quantitative person?”
Read report →“What was your motivation for selecting your major?”
Read report →“Can you share your proudest moment?”
Read report →“What draws you to a career in search?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 24 Heidrick & Struggles interview reports.