NERA Consultant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 13 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at NERA.
NERA
Consultant
Mid Difficult Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding
The HR was really nice and did a screening interview for about 30 minutes. After that, I had a 2-hour test. The test was tough, covering econometrics, micro, macro, logic, finance, and maths brain teasers with 33 questions. Topics included game theory, Nash equilibrium, regression, option valuation, WACC calculation, and indifference curves for complements. It had multiple choice and open questions. Then, I interviewed with two consultants who focused on small details from my CV, like how to calculate a 150% productivity increase. They mentioned the process is ongoing and not to worry if I don't hear back soon. I don't expect an offer.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you describe your day-to-day responsibilities?
- Do you enjoy managing a team, and if so, have you done it before?
- What technical knowledge is applicable to your daily work?
NERA
Consultant
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Case
The interview process involved a 30-minute HR chat and two case study sessions. The HR person asked some questions about my motivation, like why I'm interested in NERA and this particular practice. Everyone, including the HR person and the consultants doing the case studies, was really nice and friendly.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Could you tell me why you are interested in NERA?
- What are your motivations for applying to this specific practice?
- Why did you choose to apply to NERA?
NERA
Consultant
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call Take home Presentation
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Case Other
The interview process started with a 1-hour assessment on basic economic concepts like microeconomics and game theory. The first round involved an HR interview, a case study on energy topics (which took about 3 hours total, I'd skip the written part though), and a written assessment. The HR part covered my experience and motivations. The case study was pretty standard. The second round had another case study, similar to the first, plus questions about my motivation and background. They also wanted me to review basic micro concepts such as elasticity, public goods, and supply/demand.
Confirmed questions1 question
- We'd like to discuss the supply and demand of energy and how taxation affects it.
NERA Consultant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from NERA interview reports.
“How would you calculate a 150% increase in productivity?”
Read reports →“Considering the evolution of the power and energy industry, how do you anticipate it generating new business opportunities for our firm, and what strategies would you employ to seize these opportunities?”
Read reports →“Solve this open-ended case question as you would in an econ consulting context.”
Read reports →“Why are you interested in economic consulting?”
Read reports →“Why did you choose to apply to NERA?”
Read report →“What is your motivation for pursuing this particular practice?”
Read report →“Could you tell me why you are interested in NERA?”
Read report →“Could you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“Standard HR questions: Why Nera? Why consulting? Why this specific office (Energy-Berlin)?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 13 NERA interview reports.