Data and Policy Analyst applicants have rated the interview process at Acumen with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 57% positive. To compare, the company-average is 49.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Data and Policy Analyst roles take an average of 46 days to get hired, when considering 74 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Acumen overall takes an average of 44 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Acumen as a Data and Policy Analyst according to 74 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 27%
One on one interview: 18%
Skills test: 13%
Presentation: 11%
Group panel interview: 8%
Background check: 8%
Drug test: 5%
Personality test: 5%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
Other: 2%
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I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Acumen (Washington, DC) in Oct 2020
Interview
First was sent a fairly simple writing test based on excel CMS data. Then had a phone screen mostly on background and a little bit on the writing test. Was offered another interview but declined because of other offers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Analyze CMS data and report findings in the form of a memo to a client
Phone Screen Interview
The first round was a phone screening conducted by a recruiter. This conversation focused on my background, relevant experience, and understanding of the role. In-Person Interview
The second round was an in-person interview with the hiring manager and potentially a team member. This round went deeper into my technical expertise and practical experience. I was asked to walk through specific projects, explain my decision-making process, and demonstrate how I approach real-world challenges.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Walk through specific projects from the past experience.
They have 4 rounds of interview, one is more like a written test ,where you get asked some statsiticals or basic math questions. there are 3 rounds face to face interview, mainly behavioral questions
Informational phone call first. If you pass, then you receive an assignment. If you pass, then you are invited to 3 hours of back-to-back interviews for "on-site." About 1-2 weeks between each round. On-site also had a logic test.