Ricardo Consultant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 17 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Ricardo.
Ricardo
Consultant
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation Recruiter call
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
I had an interview with two senior staff members via Teams for about 80 minutes. It included a short presentation on how I would approach consulting a client at Ricardo. I put a lot of effort into preparing for the interview and presentation, and I felt it went well. However, the recruitment department completely ghosted me, and I never heard back from anyone at Ricardo. I tried sending multiple follow-up emails and making calls, but they were all ignored. This shows a total lack of respect for both candidates and employees. Don't bother applying.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe a situation where you worked as part of a team.
Ricardo
Senior Consultant
Senior Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process was great! It was super efficient, clear, and well-thought-out. Everything was organized, so I moved through it quickly without any long waits. They were also really clear about what they expected and what would happen next, which made the whole thing easy and stress-free.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you describe your methodology for calculating financial materiality?
Ricardo
Senior Consultant
Senior Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
I found the job ad on Linkedin and applied on their website. After a month, I got invited for a first interview via phone with HR from the Energy & Environment department. They had a technical issue with their calendars, so the HR person ghosted me and I had to email them to follow up. We rescheduled, and the 30-minute interview focused on my motivation and what I'd contribute to Ricardo. After chasing them a few times for interview slots, I was invited to a 90-minute technical interview with two consultants (junior and senior) and the same HR person. This interview covered my understanding of the sector relevant to the role and didn't involve a presentation. They mentioned a final round, but the HR person kept delaying it with excuses. It never happened, and I never got a formal rejection.
Confirmed questions7 questions
- Tell me about your experience.
- Why are you looking to switch jobs?
- How would you contribute to Ricardo Energy & Environment?
Ricardo Consultant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Ricardo interview reports.
“How much notice do you need to give your current employer?”
Read reports →“Could you describe your methodology for calculating financial materiality?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the concept of "externalities" to a client?”
Read reports →“Could you discuss the technical and economic aspects of technology X?”
Read reports →“Are you eligible to work in the UK?”
Read report →“What is your understanding of the sector related to technology X?”
Read report →“What salary are you looking for?”
Read report →“Why are you looking to switch jobs?”
Read report →“What are your long-term career aspirations over the next five years?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 17 Ricardo interview reports.