Interviewing for a new role can be daunting, but preparation is your key to succeed. At Gartner, our recruiters are invested in your success and want you to feel confident and ready for your interview. They shared a few tips on how you can prepare for your Gartner interview.
Research the role and company
“The best thing a candidate can do is be so curious about the role and the company, read everything they can and talk to anyone they can to learn more. Good preparation shouldn’t just be geared towards ‘passing the interviews,’ it should be used to help evaluate the role and decide if it’s the right fit for them!” - Peggy Day, Sales Recruiter
Practice behavioral-based questions
“My best piece of advice when it comes to storytelling is to utilize the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to help set up your story in a very smooth, point A to B storytelling rhythm. I also recommend considering the ‘R’ in STAR to not only mean Result but also Reflect. What did you learn from this scenario, and how did that help to create the person you are today? And lastly, practice. Practice looking up different behavioral based questions and set your phone up to record you answering them.” - Tom Bohan, University Recruiter
Preparation is key
“Do your homework. We don’t expect candidates to be experts on everything Gartner does, but it’s important to understand the role you’re interviewing for and have a general understanding of the company. Most of the time, we will provide resources prior to an interview to give you more insight. You can also find a lot of valuable information on our company's website.” - Samantha Chappel, Senior Recruiter
Think of questions to ask
“It’s great to prepare your answers, but I recommend preparing questions in advance as well. Ask questions about the position or company that show your natural curiosity and that you think will set you up for success in the role down the line. I highly recommend recording yourself answering questions beforehand! It’s helpful to see how long you’re speaking for, body language, and filler words.” - Kiersten Post
Review materials shared by your recruiter
“Start by thoroughly reviewing any preparation materials provided by the recruiter, as these resources are tailored to help you succeed in the process. Practicing your responses with a friend or colleague can help you communicate your examples more clearly and confidently. Finally, come prepared with thoughtful questions to ask during the interview—this not only demonstrates your interest in the role but also showcases your intellectual curiosity.” - Lindsay Cimini, Senior University Recruiter