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Updated May 2, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Analyst at Penn, Schoen & Berland Associates
Posted May 2, 2012
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3.0
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2012 (took 2 weeks)
Phone interview with HR. In-person interviews with manager and VP. Straightforward questions about why you want the job, what skills you have that would be useful in this field, why PSB, etc. Everyone was very friendly during the interview process. The people I met with in person seemed a bit stressed and mentioned that there had been a lot of turnover recently. I thought one of the in-person interviewers was a bit too casual. I didn't end up pursuing this opportunity because I got another offer.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Skills Test.
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Intern at Penn, Schoen & Berland Associates
Posted Jan 26, 2012
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3.0
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 in New York, NY (took 2 weeks)
Applied through university career website, and was interviewed over the phone. A few days later they called back for a in person interview. The senior analysts are very experienced and very congenial. They offered great exposure to fundamentals of market research and analytic tools.
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Market Research Analyst at Penn, Schoen & Berland Associates
Posted Aug 29, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 in Bellevue, WA (took 2 weeks)
Started with a phone interview approximately 20 minutes long. Second round of interviews included a 1:1 with a VP in the office, as well as a panel interview with two different project managers. Some short tests examined the way you reason through data, and how you interpret and present complex data to others. We also talked about some technological companies and discussed their business practices...nothing too official. They were curious to know how I think.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Analyst at Penn, Schoen & Berland Associates
Posted Jul 18, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed May 2011 in Seattle, WA (took 2 days)
Short phone interview followed by 45min follow-up.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Analyst at Penn, Schoen & Berland Associates
Posted Jul 6, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2011 (took 2 weeks)
Applied online. The phone interview was with HR from the DC HQ, spoke with a very friendly and warm lady. She made the position and company sound great, and so I was really excited for the 1:1 interview with the NY office.
1:1 interview was a different story. The person I interviewed with was cold and unapproachable, and gave contradictory answers to the questions I asked in the phone interview. I asked about more details regarding the Analyst role, and all I got was "it depends on the project". Overall, not impressed with the NY office -- seemed like an unfriendly and dull place to work. Unfortunate, given the initially positive impression I received in the phone interview.
Overall, easy interview.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Research Analyst at Penn, Schoen & Berland Associates
Posted Aug 4, 2010
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3.0
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed May 2008 in New York, NY (took 5 weeks)
The process was pretty extensive and at the time I thought, pretty good. Got to meet lot of the staff and potential teams that I might be working with. The disappointing part came after salary negotiations. After I finished my 2 week long assignment and received a verbal offer from the HR person, I never heard back from the company. Whatever the reason might be, I thought that was one of most unprofessional things I have come across. Hope no candidate goes through that.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Skills Test.
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Project Manager at Penn, Schoen & Berland Associates
Posted Aug 2, 2010
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2010 in Washington, DC (took 2 months)
I applied for the PM position and they called me within a day or two of my application to set up a face to face interview. I went in and met with a very senior member of their team. S/He told me all about the organization - how they operate, who their clients are, what the job entails, etc. S/He asked me only one question along the lines of "why are you looking?" The whole encounter was about 45 minutes with only one question asked of me.
I had to follow up with this person repeatedly. Then s/he set up another interview with 3 other senior team members. The first one canceled 5 minutes before the interview, the second one asked me two questions, and the third - a very senior member - was so disorganized I had to question the entire leadership at the organization.
Everyone I interviewed with told me I was great. The very senior person said, "This interview went really, really well." After that, I followed up for about 6 weeks and never heard anything back.
In all, I did two separate visits to the office (where I had to weave a web of lies to get away from my current job), three face to face interviews, countless follow up, and a 10-page research brief. All of that and not even a phone call or email.
If this is the way they treat the people they are trying to recruit and sell the position/company to, I can't imagine how they treat the actual employees. I get that everyone is busy, but this experience was appalling. The worst I've seen.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Skills Test.
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Analyst at Penn, Schoen & Berland Associates
Posted Jul 28, 2010
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2010 in New York, NY (took 1 week)
Phone interview was with HR director in DC,and she was very nice. In person interview turned out to be with a lot more people than anticipated. From the outside, the office looks like a dungeon with the big gate and shabby neighborhood. The office itself is small but clean and newly furnished. Interviewed with 2 teams, consisting of members in all parts of the hierarchy. Analysts aren't afraid to tell you they work crazy hours but also say that it's a good learning experience.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Spring Intern at Penn, Schoen & Berland Associates
Posted Apr 2, 2010
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2010 in New York, NY (took a day)
Interview with HR and analyst. Quick and mainly about fit in the company. Analyst who interviews prospective interns and employees enjoys grilling people. Don't let them intimidate you since a majority of all the skills can be learned on the job. However I recommend seriously considering the offer if they do extend one to you.
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Little.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Intern at Penn, Schoen & Berland Associates
Posted Mar 28, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2010 (took 2 days)
For in-person interviews you will interview with 2-3 lower level employees and asked about your interest in the company and industry, typical interview questions (relating your experience to the job/industry), and a series of questions to test you analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
As with any interview, show interest in the company/industry, provide well thought out answers, and be genuine. Don't memorize a speech and answer questions straightforwardly and honestly.
From there, you may be passed on to Directors and / or VP's, dependent upon their availability.
The interviews are pretty casual and laid-back, as is the work environment. Most employees are dressed in jeans and button up, and you won't be judged too harshly on your attire. Dress smart--you are still at in interview--but don't go out and buy a tuxedo.
Key is that if you come off as intelligent, hard working, and interested, you will get a lot of interest.
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Attempts at negotiation were not effective, but this was at the height of the recession. I've heard from others that they were able to negotiate in the past for a slight increase in salary and also for relocation fees.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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