I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Economist Intelligence Unit (London, England)
Interview
I did the initial HR interview.
Very friendly, seemed to know what they were looking. Usual HR questions: Salary expectations, work rights, etc:
Then: how much experience do you have in writing? What percentage of your work is writing.
I interviewed at Economist Intelligence Unit (Gurgaon, Haryana)
Interview
The first round was a time bound written test followed by an in-person interview (where your reporting manager usually grills you and also takes you through the company’s expectations. The last round was a virtual interview with the director of “relevant” vertical
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are the key 3 risks which businesses and governments should watch out for in the near-term?
I applied online. I interviewed at Economist Intelligence Unit in Mar 2021
Interview
Initial phone interview with HR of about 10 minutes, then 40 minute chat with hiring managers. Disappointing to hear absolutely zero afterwards. Two years later I could still be in the running!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions mainly about my experience and interest in the role. Also some specific questions to demonstrate what I know about the countries I'd be researching.
