Analyst applicants have rated the interview process at Heidrick & Struggles with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 66.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
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30-minute screening call with a recruiter. 45-minute interview with 2 engagement managers. Online assessment (including a 1 hr written assessment), and final interview with a partner in the office.
Everyone was lovely - I withdraw however due to a mismatch with my capabilities/background.
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Question 1
What's a piece of business news that has interested you recently?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Heidrick & Struggles (New York, NY) in Nov 2025
Interview
It was pretty relaxed for the initial round and there were 4 behavioral questions after I was given more information about the firm. They were very adamant on the fact that I would hear from them whether I was moving on or not....and then 2 months later I got nothing.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about something non-academic that sparked your curiosity. What actions did you take to learn more about that topic?
I applied online. I interviewed at Heidrick & Struggles in Nov 2025
Interview
5 rounds. Recruiter call, writing test, HR call, interview with someone at the firm, interview with partner in charge of interviewing office. Over a month and took a week to hear back after final interview.
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Question 1
What is a time you completed a long, complex project? How did you concentrate and how did you stay motivated?