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Updated Jan 3, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Analyst at Synovate
Posted Jan 3, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2011 in New York, NY (took 1 week)
Interview process consisted of a phone interview a week after I applied online.The interview was friendly and they made you feel at ease at once.
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Senior Field Executive at Synovate
Posted Dec 1, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) (took 4+ weeks)
Applied for the position on the 12th Oct, 2011, was called to go in for an interview on the 3rd November, 2011. Received an email that i was shortlisted on the 11th November, and was told that they are running reference check on the candidates. I wrote a mail to them to enquire about my status on the 17th November and was told that it is still in process till now.
This is way too long a process for a middle management position and the interviewee was not familiar with the supporting documents required to be attached to resume after completion of interview.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview, a Skills Test and a Background Check.
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Research Analyst at Synovate
Posted Nov 9, 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 Jan 2011 in New York, NY (took 3 weeks)
I initially found the job posting on Monster and sent in my resume and cover letter. Within a few days, I was contacted by an HR rep who chatted with me briefly about what I was looking for as well as about a position that he was currently looking to fill. He was extremely transparent about various details of the position such as hours, pay, and opportunities that could arise from it. I was then called in for a group interview with the team I would be working with. It was extremely relaxed but I think this varies depending upon the team you would be working with. The office culture varies GREATLY by account/team but overall is not a very social or young office. The design/layout is open and modern but there is no lounge and the kitchen is mediocre at best. There is a gym and showers in the office, but it is not very nice and does not have much equipment. The whole process was extremely simple-- within a week of my interview a formal offer was made. However, definitely try to negotiate your salary if possible.
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Negotiation Details
At the time I was not aware that I could negotiate, but I would advise anyone interviewing there to definitely negotiate the first offer.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test and a Background Check.
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Market Research at Synovate
Posted Oct 30, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2011 (took 2 weeks)
Interviewed through a colleague
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Research Manager at Synovate
Posted Oct 15, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2009 (took 3 days)
Got initially a call from HR, typical HR process. Interesting thing was that HR didn't want to proceed with the interview unless I say range for my salary expectation. Usually salary talk comes later after the interview. The interview was with my supervisor and the VP. The interview went pretty smooth. They made me feel comfortable.
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Senior Researcher at Synovate
Posted Aug 19, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2011 in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) (took a day)
Was called for the interview. Being interview by two senior researcher but without the HR people. The interview process took around 1 and half hours to complete. 30 minutes for test and another 1 hour for the face to face interview. After 1 week, being called to provide referral information & contact number. Referral really being called. Then HR personal from the company called me up. Explained on the salary, benefits & etc.
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Reason for Declining
Because my current salary is even higher than what being offered. It is pointless if i let go my engineering field and venture into totally new field but with lower salary.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Study Director at Synovate
Posted Jul 22, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2011 (took 2 weeks)
It was a pretty straightforward process. I applied online through the company's website and about a week later I received a phone call and email from one of the Senior Vice President's. We touched base later that day, and set up phone interview. Again, it was pretty clear, she asked me about my qualifications and how they matched with what they were looking for in a candidate. Then we set a time for an in person interview. I was emailed me a list of all the people I would be meeting that day and what their role was within the company. I really appreciated this as it gave me some time to prepare.
The in person interview was actually a lot of fun. The team was great and easy to talk to. Only once before in my life has an interview been so candid and enjoyable. At the end of the interview I was told that I would hear from them in about a week. A week came and went and although the interview was great, I wondered if they had found a better match with someone else. A few days later I was offered the position.
I have to say I really liked their approach for hiring. I have applied to other research firms in the past and I've always felt like a number. With Synovate, from the first interaction it felt personable.
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Negotiation Details
I was pleasantly surprised by their offer and saw no need to negotiate.
Remember the first rule to salary negotiation is to be prepared to walk away. After having such great chemistry with all the team members, I wasn't prepared to walk away.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Sampling Analyst at Synovate
Posted Apr 23, 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 Oct 2010 in Chicago, IL (took 2+ weeks)
I initially met with 2 managers for a sampling analyst position. They offered me the job but said I was overqualified and recommended I apply for a better position. After interviewing for the better position, I never heard back from anyone at Synovate. I followed up on 3 occasions with HR, and all the individuals I interviewed with, but it was like they abruptly black listed me. I found the whole process to be highly unprofessional and rather embarrassing for their organizational structure.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Business Analyst at Synovate
Posted Mar 20, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2009 in Chicago, IL (took 2 weeks)
I first received an email asking a few screening questions. Then I received a phone interview by a Project Manager. Most of the questions he asked are behavioral questions. He asked about the development cycle at the companies where I worked for. In the panel interview, I was asked to bring writing samples. They also gave me a case to analyze.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Market Research at Synovate
Posted Oct 18, 2010
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2010 (took a day)
Initial phone interview was pretty straight forward. I got a call back the next day for interview. The interview was fair.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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