Secretariat Associate 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 Secretariat.
Secretariat
Associate
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen
Interview formats
Case
First round interview was in early November, and did not get back to me until basically the end of January. It was a case interview, fairly standard for economic consulting.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Regarding the provided graph, does it indicate causation or correlation between the two elements?
Secretariat
Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Phone screen Onsite Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Case Presentation Group
So, the interview process was pretty detailed and organized. First, I just sent in my application with my resume and cover letter. After that, there was an online assessment to test my data analysis skills, and I could use Excel for it. Then, I had a half-hour online behavioral interview where I talked about my experiences and gave examples of how I've used my skills and handled tough situations, using the STAR method. The 'Super Day' was the main event, super intense but also really good. It involved five interviews covering behavioral stuff, technical deep dives, and some on-the-spot critical thinking questions. I also had a lunch with current associates, which was more chill and a good way to ask questions and for them to get to know me. Finally, there was a case study where I had to look at a problem and suggest what to do.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- What makes you interested in econ consulting?
- What draws you to Secretariat?
- Can you share an example of a team-based situation?
Secretariat
Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Behavioral Behavioral Behavioral
The interview started with a phone screen with a current associate who asked about my resume, focusing on teamwork and data experience. Then, I went to the DC office for 4 more interviews: two with economists, one with the person who did my phone screen, and a panel with 4 other associates. These interviews also covered my data experience and interest in economic consulting.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What is your motivation for pursuing economic consulting, and why are you interested in SE?
- What makes you want to get into economic consulting and SE?
Secretariat Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Secretariat interview reports.
“What is the reason for manholes being round?”
Read reports →“Regarding the provided graph, does it indicate causation or correlation between the two elements?”
Read reports →“What draws you to Secretariat?”
Read reports →“How would you go about measuring [specific metric]?”
Read reports →“What sort of data would be necessary for you to measure [specific metric]?”
Read report →“How do you stay updated with industry trends?”
Read report →“What are your logical reasoning abilities like?”
Read report →“How do you handle pressure or stress?”
Read report →“What makes you interested in econ consulting?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 Secretariat interview reports.