NERA Research Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 7 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at NERA.
NERA
Research Analyst
Mid Easy Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Case
It was a 2 stage interview process. First I spoke with the MD and then had 3 back to back interviews with a Senior Analyst. There was a small case study involving an acquisition that I had to complete in Excel. The questions mainly centered on my research background and my thesis.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you elaborate on your research experience?
- Please tell me about your thesis topic.
NERA
Research Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call Take home
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Other
The entire interview process took about two and a half hours. It included a final round with questions about my MS thesis, specifically focusing on econometrics. There was also a behavioral round that was quite straightforward, and I completed a live Excel test.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you tell me about your MS thesis?
NERA
Research Analyst
Entry Easy Neutral experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a call that lasted about 50 minutes. We went over my resume, my dissertation, and my long-term career plans. I also talked about my IT and analysis skills and why I'm interested in Nera. The conversation was pleasant and relaxed. At the end, I was able to ask some questions about the application process and the company structure.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Why do you want to work in Economic Consulting?
- Can you summarize your thesis?
NERA Research Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from NERA interview reports.
“What are your observations or interpretations of the provided charts?”
Read reports →“Can you summarize your thesis?”
Read reports →“Why do you want to work in Economic Consulting?”
Read reports →“How would you approach working with large datasets?”
Read reports →“Could you tell me about your MS thesis?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where a team project you were involved in did not succeed?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you had to deliver challenging information to someone higher up in the organization?”
Read report →“Can you share an experience where you encountered a disagreement with a colleague?”
Read report →“What was your experience like during your internship?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 NERA interview reports.