Are you preparing for your interview at Gartner? To help you put your best foot forward, our recruiters shared their top tips for making a great impression during the interview process.
Come prepared with thoughtful questions
“Come prepared with questions that show you’re interested. If you were to run into a famous author, but have never read a single sentence of their work, it would be very difficult to ask any type of impactful question. The only way to create an impactful meaningful question is if you have done some type of research. So, research the role, research the interviewer or the company, or maybe try to make a connection to someone from your alma mater who is currently in the position you’re interviewing for. Take the initiative to dive into the interview process.” - Tom Bohan, University Recruiter
Leverage all the resources provided
“Everything I send is meant to help candidates understand where to start their preparation, and how to best present themselves in our interviews. Coaching is such a big part of our culture; we hope candidates ask for feedback and advice. Where candidates fall short is when they look at this as just a series of interviews to pass instead of an opportunity to learn more about Gartner and understand where their experiences stack up.” Peggy Day, Sales Recruiter
Practice your responses using the STAR method
“One of the best ways to prepare is to practice using the STAR method. Throughout the interview process, we’ll likely ask you questions to better understand your background and experience, and the STAR format can help you provide clear, structured, and concise answers.” - Samantha Chappel, Senior Recruiter
Have confidence in yourself
“Confidence is key! You can prepare as much as possible but if you don’t believe in yourself then the recruiter won’t either. Before the interview I recommend doing something that makes you feel confident whether that is power poses, talking to a good friend, or breathing exercises.” - Kiersten Post, Sales Recruiter
Prepare by researching Gartner and the role and implement any feedback into future rounds of your interview
“Candidates should invest time in thorough preparation by researching Gartner and the specific role they are applying for. It’s important to review any feedback provided by the recruiter and implement those suggestions to strengthen interview performance.” - Lindsay Cimini, Senior University Recruiter