I applied through other source. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Cornerstone Research (Washington, DC) in Apr 2010
Interview
Initial communication with the company was very professional although the recruiter misplaced my email so I had to email her again to follow-up and schedule for another interview.
The interview was with 2 analysts (45 mins each) For each interview, it consisted of behavioral interview for about 25 mins and a case interview for the next 20 minutes. The analyst will help you through the brainstorming process of the case interview.
My advice would be to be prepared for the case interview. Have a calculator, pen, and paper handy even when the interview is done on the phone.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a time when you worked with a team in school.
I interviewed at Cornerstone Research (Boston, MA)
Interview
First round was on Zoom with mainly case questions, and the second round was a super-day in person with multiple interviews, a mix of behavioral questions and case questions, felt very fast-paced
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to pursue economic consulting? Why Cornerstone?
I interviewed at Cornerstone Research (Boston, MA)
Interview
1st round was virtual. 2 back to back interviews - pretty straightforward.
2nd round was in-person. Lunch & 4 back to back interviews. More technical, know regression very well.
Both interviews had economic cases.
2 rounds. 1st one is a 1h interview with behavioural and case studies. 2nd inteview is a 4h interview with different analyst, associates and seniors. Really intense and long. Study the core concepts if you want to succeed
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Cartel case, game theoretical concepts and behavioural