I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Charles River Associates
Difficult interview
Application
I applied online. I interviewed at Charles River Associates in May 2023
Interview
Interview was short, just about 1h. It was online with two consultants (Munich, Germany). The whole process took about 4-6 weeks. It felt welcoming, but still very professional. After I was contacted by HR, we had to find a compromise regarding the duration of the internship but they were open to my options.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
No personal fit, just theoretical questions about Micro, Competition Policy, IO and Econometrics. Didn't think I performed all that well but still got an offer.
First, I introduced myself and gave a recap of my CV, then I had to do a case study. The conversation was 1 hour in total and I had enough time to ask my own questions. The two interviewers were very open and shared many insights about working in the company. The case study was rather easy and I had two apply basic concepts of economics.
I interviewed at Charles River Associates (Brussels)
Interview
Friendly Interview, Typical fit and culture questions, Competition Case Study, and some technicals on economic theory. Good to brush up on knowledge on market shares, competition measures, theories of harm etc.
I interviewed at Charles River Associates (Brussels)
Interview
called me after i sent the application. did an interview, and they replied 5 weeks after the interview. Overall pleasant experience, the interviewer were very kind. The position was for an internship in competition economics in the brussels office