Research Analyst applicants have rated the interview process at Nielsen with 3.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 71% positive. To compare, the company-average is 54.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Analyst roles take an average of 28 days to get hired, when considering 7 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Nielsen overall takes an average of 26 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Nielsen as a Research Analyst according to 7 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 17%
Group panel interview: 13%
Personality test: 13%
One on one interview: 13%
Presentation: 13%
Background check: 8%
IQ intelligence test: 8%
Skills test: 8%
Drug test: 4%
Other: 4%
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After sending in my resume and cover letter online, I was first contacted by email to begin the process. A written assessment and phone interview ensued. I did not hear back from them again - no courtesy call or email to follow up and no response when I reached out/
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
General background on both quantitative and qualitative research, case study type questions about marketing a new product
it was just regular interview process, asking about the past experience, interest in the field. Ask for excel skills. I interviewed for the technology department, so I was asked about my interest in technology and some related questions--trend technology
Was given a task and interview. Expect a brief based on a supplied dataset, then a presentation in person. Good process, straightforward, would recommend. Need to fill word limit to submit this review.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why did I recommend x option in task and explain rationale
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Nielsen (New York, NY)
Interview
Screening interview, followed by 3-member panel interview, which consisted of some introductory/background questions and a qualitatitive research exercise. Was given about 30 minutes to prepare answer for exercise, then had to explain to panel members.