How to Prepare for Your Analyst Assessment
It all starts with a three-stage screening
Core skill assessment
Begin with three multiple-choice tests (30 minutes total) evaluating essential analyst skills: Communication, Business Judgment, and Problem Solving.
This stage ensures you meet baseline requirements and demonstrates your readiness for the next steps in the process.
Ghost Project simulation
Complete a practical case study (2-4 hours) to showcase your ability to analyze data and solve real-world problems.
You'll receive a client brief and dataset. Submit deliverables within a one-week window using any tools you prefer—Excel, Python, SQL, Tableau.
Final interview
Participate in a live interview to discuss your results, share insights from the Ghost Project, and demonstrate your cultural fit.
This conversation includes detailed feedback on your progress and gives you a chance to ask questions about opportunities with Gratia.
What you need to get started
What counts
- 5+ years of professional experience as a Business Analyst or in a closely related analytical role
- Hands-on work translating business needs into requirements, documentation, or insights
- Experience working with data, systems, or technical stakeholders
- Long-term contract roles equivalent to full-time professional work
What doesn’t count
- Internships
- Short-term freelance work
- Unrelated or non-technical experience
- Academic projects only
Make your screening a success
Keep your CV & LinkedIn up to date
Make sure your experience, skills, and recent projects are current and consistent across your CV and LinkedIn. Add specifics (tools, outcomes, scope) so reviewers can quickly understand your level and fit.
Show up like you would with a client
Join from a quiet place with stable Wi‑Fi, turn your camera on, check your background, and dress professionally. Treat the call as a client-facing moment—clarity and presence matter.
Prepare a relevant case to talk through
Come ready to walk through one strong example of work that’s relevant to the role (context → your approach → impact). Focus on decision-making, tradeoffs, and measurable outcomes not just tasks.
Plan for one focused sitting
The skill assessment should be completed in a single sitting. Block uninterrupted time, minimize distractions, and be ready to explain your thinking clearly as you work.
What happens after you pass
Onboard, including contracting, profile basics
Complete your analyst profile with your skills, tools, and availability. Once it’s live, clients can review it when selecting analysts for project briefs. You’ll also join our analyst community spanning 20+ countries.
