Wood Mackenzie Research Analyst interview experience

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Boston, MAPosted Oct 2025 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I went into the process expecting heavier research testing, but in my experience it stayed relatively light in terms of live pressure.

I had an early round focused on reviewing my resume and discussing relevant technical or coding background, and the interviewer kept the atmosphere relaxed. The vibe was that they weren’t looking for deep energy-market knowledge during the conversation.

After that, there was an Excel component—my process included an Excel exam that lasted around 90 minutes. Even when the interview itself felt calm, that assessment was the part that really determined how it went. I remember going through the test and then waiting to hear back, with the response timing feeling slow compared to how quickly the

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