Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Gartner as 33.3% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Account Executive and SMB Account Manager rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Large Enterprise Account Executive and Client Executive roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Gartner takes an average of 39 days when considering 6 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Client Executive had the quickest hiring process (on average 3 days), whereas Account Executive roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 90 days).
There were multiple rounds (3 I believe), and the process was lengthy and mentally draining. 1st round is phone call, 2nd round is the video interview, 3rd round is a case study you have to give answer in a limited amount of time.
Great interview process, very thorough and beneficial from a personal development standpoint. They essentially coach you through the entire process, wanting to sense that you’re capable of becoming the finished article, rather than demanding that of you. Entering the process, I wasn’t sure I wanted the job. By the end, I was sold.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Gartner (London, England) in Jul 2024
Interview
Overall a positive experience of the process. Disappointed to not receive an offer considering the amount of preparation that needs to be done in order to be successful (or not, in my case).
3 stage process:
1st stage: Informal call with a Recruiter - research Gartner, why sales and try to be charismatic and you'll get through this one.
2nd stage: Formal call with a different Recruiter - STAR questions e.g. Tell me about a time when you were challenged by a leader. Tell me about a time you faced rejection etc. etc. This was fairly tough - I'd recommend doing a lot of preparation on scenarios for the STAR questions. Again, identify why Sales & why Gartner.
3rd stage: Meeting with Hiring Manager(s). Overall another tough interview. Similar to the 2nd stage. Comprised of an introduction, STAR questions and a short roleplay which you will receive information on ahead of time.
Overall, it was really useful to receive feedback at each stage of the interview. Unfortunately, not a whole lot more I can offer in terms of preparation. It's largely to do with how you are on the day.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you were challenged by a leader?