Wood Mackenzie Interview Questions
& Process

First, you submit your resume or a short form with basic info. Then, a quick 10-15 minute phone or video chat to see if you're available, interested, and have the basic skills. No hard questions, just a friendly chat. After that, you'll have one meeting with the hiring manager to talk about your experience, strengths, and how you work. They might ask a few situational questions, but it's not too intense. It's also your chance to ask them questions. Finally, the hiring team will quickly review the chat and make a decision within a few days, sending you an offer or feedback.

I recently went through the final round of interviews at Wood Mackenzie's Gurgaon office. Although the interview discussion was professional, the overall candidate experience was disappointing. Candidates traveling from outside Gurgaon did not receive even basic hospitality like tea/coffee, nor is there a travel reimbursement policy. Given Wood Mackenzie's global standing, I expected a more organized and thoughtful interview process. A good candidate experience reflects the company's culture, and I hope they will review and improve this for future applicants.

So I've interviewed twice for different roles, and got rejected for one and accepted for the other. The process really depends on who's interviewing you. For the first one, with the Indian management, there was one video interview, then an Excel test, and then the main interview. They asked more data-focused questions, less research. The second time, with the non-Indian management, I got selected. It was straight four interview rounds, covering data, research, and a bit of market knowledge. They also made sure I was comfortable first.

There were five interview rounds spread over five weeks. The process was structured and professional overall, but there were some issues with timing and communication because the hiring manager was leaving the company. It was a valuable experience, though some interactions could have been more professional. I got to meet many professionals from different teams and regions, which gave me a clearer view of the company’s global reach and collaborative culture. However, some parts weren’t so great. The final presentation took about 90 minutes, which was quite intensive. After that, there was a silence from HR for a few days because they were out of office. Around the same time, the hiring manager announced she was leaving, which explains why some parts of the process seemed uncoordinated. The hiring manager wasn't very involved. In hindsight, they should have probably filled the hiring manager’s position before hiring a new team member for that role. I also noticed some inconsistency; while most panels were professional, one 1-on-1 included some overly personal questions that felt inappropriate for a job discussion. But generally, the hiring process is mature, and I value the experience and insights from meeting such a diverse team.