McLarty Associates Interview Questions
& Process
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at McLarty Associates.
McLarty Associates
Graduate Fellow
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interviewer asked questions about my resume and experiences, but from the beginning, they seemed uninterested in actually giving me a chance to interview for the role I applied for. I didn't have enough experience for the role supposedly, but then why bother wasting time with an interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about the xyz experience you had and what your responsibilities were there?
McLarty Associates
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call
Interview formats
Other Behavioral
It was a pretty standard interview process. They usually give you a writing assessment where you have to research and write a short report on a specific subject. You'll have about an hour to complete it.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your career aspirations for the next five years?
McLarty Associates
Graduate Fellow
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Presentation
The process kicks off with a 2-hour timed writing assessment, where you'll basically write a research policy memo. After that, they'll schedule interviews with people on the team.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Were you following any market trends in the team's region?
McLarty Associates
Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The process was quick and easy, involving two interviews: one with two associates/entry-level people and another with the director in charge. I got my offer in under a week after the first interview. The questions were pretty standard.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What global risks are associated with the practice you'd be working in?
McLarty Associates Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from McLarty Associates interview reports.
“Write a memo analyzing... and summarize the article.”
Read reports →“What books are you currently reading or planning to read?”
Read reports →“Besides news, what other resources do you utilize to stay informed about the region, such as consulting field experts?”
Read reports →“How did you discover McLarty?”
Read reports →“Can you elaborate on Middle Eastern affairs?”
Read report →“Were you following any market trends in the team's region?”
Read report →“What global risks are associated with the practice you'd be working in?”
Read report →“What are your career aspirations for the next five years?”
Read report →“What are your long-term career aspirations?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 13 McLarty Associates interview reports.