Costar Group Research Analyst interview experience

I had to do a mock phone call where I acted as if I was gathering information from real estate professionals, and I remember feeling the pressure was less about memorizing scripts and more about responding clearly while staying consistent.

Once that simulation was done, I interviewed with leadership/managers. The questions leaned into situational and behavioral areas—how I’d respond if data was incomplete, how I’d resolve conflicting details, and how I’d handle the day-to-day reality of the job. The mock-and-questions sequence made the interview feel practical, like they were testing whether