Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Secretariat with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 80% positive. To compare, the company-average is 71.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Associate roles take an average of 24 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Secretariat overall takes an average of 20 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Secretariat as a Associate according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 27%
Phone interview: 27%
One on one interview: 27%
IQ intelligence test: 9%
Presentation: 9%
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I applied online. I interviewed at Secretariat in Nov 2025
Interview
First round interview was in early November, and did not get back to me until basically the end of Janaury. Interview was a case interview, fairly standard for economic consulting.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Interpret the graph: does this suggest causation or correlation between the two?
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Secretariat (Washington, DC)
Interview
From my perspective, the interview process was a thorough and structured
The first step was straightforward—submitting my application with my resume and cover letter. Then I had to do an online assessment. It tested data analysis skills relevant to the role. You could use Excel.
Half-Hour Behavioral Online Interview:
The virtual behavioral interview was a chance to share my story and highlight specific examples of how I’ve applied my skills and navigated challenges in past experiences. I made sure to focus on STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) responses
Super Day:
The Super Day was the most intensive but also the most rewarding part of the process. Five Interviews which were varied, with some focusing on behavioral questions, others diving deep into technical aspects, and a few testing my ability to think critically on the spot. Each conversation felt like a chance to learn more about the team and role while demonstrating my capabilities. The lunch session was a more relaxed environment, where I could engage with current associates. It was a great opportunity to ask about their experiences, while also allowing them to get to know me in a less formal setting. The case study was a challenging but enjoyable exercise. I had to analyze a problem and present my recommendations clearly and concisely.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why econ consulting? Why Secretariat? Team-based Question. Challenges you faced, how you overcame them? How would you measure ____ and what data would you need for it?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Secretariat (London, England) in May 2023
Interview
The interview took place with two rounds with managing directors and was not complicated. Asked generic questions about the work and past experience related to the open position. The process took only 2 weeks.