The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Nielsen in Oct 2011
Interview
If there is a campus rep, talk to them AND submit your resume electronically. They had an information session the night before which outlines the different opportunities and areas that you can work in. Understanding the day to day operations will help you out in the interview. The interview is roughly 45 minutes and there is a 90 minute test consisting of math and statistic questions as well as two case studies.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Asked about breakdown of Market Share and techniques to influence it.
I applied through college or university. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Nielsen (Cincinnati, OH) in Oct 2010
Interview
My university did a case study with Nielsen where we were given data and had to analyze it and present it with a groups of other classmates. Next there was a mandatory informational session. After that there was an interview and an assessment. The assessment is known to be the hardest part of the process because the test is very hard. Be prepared to logic your way through analysis of data and a logical test including introductory algebraic equations.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Most all of the questions were normal questions asked in an interview. She asked about my past internships, schooling, and why I want to be at Nielsen.