Office for National Statistics 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 Office for National Statistics.
Office for National Statistics
Analyst
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
After submitting my application online with my CV and personal statement, I went through a pre-interview selection process. This was followed by an online interview that focused on civil service behaviours and included a presentation where I had to explain data and analysis to stakeholders, relating it to the role's requirements.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your motivation for wanting to work for ONS
Office for National Statistics
Analyst
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was the first interview of an assessment day. The interviewers were really cordial and wanted you to succeed. There were some fun economics questions too, centered on how you would tackle abstract issues.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Who is the biggest role model in your life?
Office for National Statistics
Analyst
Lead Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Presentation
After submitting an online application with my CV and personal statement, I had an online interview that lasted about an hour. It included a brief technical presentation and a set of behavioral questions related to the role's key responsibilities. The interview panel was very friendly, though the questions were challenging, requiring the STAR method with a mix of past experiences and hypothetical scenarios. I had to think on my feet.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you employed various methods and explain your selection process for them?
Office for National Statistics Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Office for National Statistics interview reports.
“Who is the biggest role model in your life?”
Read reports →“What is your motivation for wanting to work for ONS”
Read reports →“Walk me through your process for analyzing a new dataset.”
Read reports →“How would you handle two competing deadlines next week, prioritizing your tasks?”
Read reports →“Can you describe an instance where you had to influence a senior individual to adopt a different course of action than they initially intended?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you employed various methods and explain your selection process for them?”
Read report →“Can you share details about your professional background and the tools you are familiar with?”
Read report →“What were your main areas of focus and what approaches did you use in your previous roles?”
Read report →“Tell me more about your prior work experience and your experience working with different teams.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 Office for National Statistics interview reports.