I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Gartner (Fort Myers, FL) in Nov 2017
Interview
There are a few stages to the process:
1. 15-20 minute phone interview. Tell you a little about Gartner and make small talk.
2. 30 minute phone interview. Ask about your sales background and really dig into your answers - make sure you have reasoning behind your choices and execute the STAR method into responses.
3. Hour interview on Skype-like forum. They'll dig into your responses and resume even more. 5 minute sales simulation.
4. Invitational Day - flown/drive out to Gartner sales headquarters in Ft. Myers. Listen to presentations about Gartner, group interview, panel interview, 15 minute sales simulation, and give a presentation on Gartner's sales channels and operations. Stressful, but rewarding in the end. They're really looking to make sure that you apply all of the feedback that they give you.
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.