I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Gartner (Chicago, IL) in Mar 2016
Interview
Recruiters call you for an initial screening. Basic questions looking for key traits, self starter, hungry, process orientated and the infamous what do you know about gartner and why do you believe you are prepared for a role like this. There are lots of managers that were top sales people, classic Peter principle.
They have reached out to me for a job every year and I have interviewed with them 2 times and have never made it past the 1st interview. Confused why a recruiter reaches out to me anymore?
It was long and rigorous, often feeling extremely high pressure, with not a lot of constructive criticism. There are 5 rounds and each with a role-play. It's safe to say this is not an easy interview process. I'm not sure how they do their prospecting, but I was apparently a 'great fit' for the role - didn't show that enthusiasm during our calls.
Intensive - multiple rounds led by a recruiter. Expect 2 rounds of role play, around 4 rounds total. 2 with a recruiter, one with a lead skills expert and another panel with VPs and hiring managers.