Resolution Economics Interview Questions
& Process

i interviewed in fall 2023. started with an HR call, then a 3-hour virtual interview that included an Excel test which was pretty easy. after that, i had a panel interview where i spoke with multiple people in 30-minute intervals. it was all men, and one person at the end was incredibly rude, mean, and condescending. it made me not want to work with those kinds of people or in that environment. they also mentioned working overtime and on weekends, which suggests a poor work-life balance. after this lengthy process, they ghosted me even though they said they'd let me know the results.

I sent in my application online in late August and then had interviews in early October. First, there was a phone call with HR, and then a second interview over zoom with two consultants. The questions were pretty standard, covering both behavioral aspects and my resume.

Melissa the recruiter will reach out by phone or email to schedule a phone interview. This call is pretty straightforward, either with a recruiter or a consultant. Make sure to express your interest, mention your SAS programming skills, and have a question ready for them. The in-person interview is next, split into four parts. First, a simple 30-minute Excel test. Then, you'll have 30-minute Q&A sessions with pairs of interviewers. The whole thing takes a few hours, so accept the coffee offer. They'll ask three economics brain teasers, so brush up on your econometrics. If you have a thesis, be ready to discuss it in detail. A heads-up: they seem to only hire from specific schools like UCLA, Occidental, and Stanford, and unfortunately, they appear to discriminate based on race. They also promote fast to increase billing rates, as a senior manager admitted.

I got a call for an interview. The next day, I met with the person I would be replacing. The day after that, I had a second interview during my lunch break. I rushed over and got there a little early. I met two women who were leaving the company, and then went into an office with the first interviewer. These three women were really impressed and had me meet with a general manager. He asked me about my skills, abilities, and what I knew about the company. I answered, and he confirmed I was correct. Then, I went back to the original office and interviewed with a head CEO. He was quirky, used bad language, and gave me hypothetical cases to analyze. Even though I hadn't practiced economics in years, I asked some good questions. He talked for a while, used bad language, and concluded the evidence was inconclusive, calling it a waste of time before taking another call. I left his office and returned to the first room, where the women thanked me for coming. I went back to work, 30 minutes late. The next day, I got an email for a final interview. I went in the afternoon and met with the lead CEO. He reviewed my resume and asked about my past duties, but didn't try to get to know me or ask about my goals. It felt like a criticism of my work history. He was very casual, which seemed unprofessional. I asked him some questions, and he was nice. Afterward, he walked me to the lobby, I shook his hand, and left. I didn't feel the interview was worthwhile.