I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at iData Research (Vancouver, BC) in Jan 2011
Interview
There are two face-to-face interviews. The first interview, you meet with the HR person (and I use that term loosely). Then a practical test takes place where you must calculate CAGRs and forecast market sizes. After that, you interview with a sales person and an analyst. Finally, you meet the CEO who gives you his view on market research. Either the CEO is seeing the world through rose colored glasses or he is delusional about the grandeur of his company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Calculate the CAGR (the % can change over the years) of a market.
Easy questions, just make sure to have some research experience or research paper to talk about. The interview lasts like 20 minutes. They ask if you are good at Excel.
First, there is an In-person interview with one of company founders. This is followed by timed, written report-style test. If there is a fit after this, you are given an offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Standard interview questions. Example: Why do you want to work here?
HR person had me do a bunch of excel assessments and a series of video interviews.
Was not too difficult, would say the interview process was very straight forward.
Two excel tests, an assessment on my writing, and two video interviews.