I applied through university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Cornerstone Research (Boston, MA) in Sep 2022
Interview
2 rounds. first round with 2 analysts, each with a case. second round superday on site with 4 people, 2 analysts+1 manager+1 principal. All case interviews except one with principal.
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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