They got back to me about my application within two weeks of having submitted it, requesting a telephone interview (as part of the first step in the application process). The interviewer asked me basic questions about the company: Do you know what we do? Why do you want to work with us? How was your transition from A-Levels to University and from University to Work life? All fairly straight forward. The interviewer was very pleasant, she was logging my answers on to her computer, which created a bit of a continuity problem as I paused a lot to allow her time to finish typing. She then allowed me to ask some questions, so I probed a little about the job specifications. At this point I must tell you: please read the job description very carefully before applying! I saw a few keywords when I was reading the description, and was lulled into believing there was actual analysis and research. However, I realised very quickly that this wasn't a "typical" researcher position. It may be better if they relabelled the position to "Telephonic Researcher", because that is the entirety of what you will be doing (even the term "Researcher" would be a stretch). They don't expect you to analyse anything at all, your entire first year will be spent cold calling potential "experts". If you find an "expert" that is willing to play ball, you pass them on to your client - Call and Send, Call and Send, etc... You will do very little report writing and almost no data or (even) qualitative analysis. In their defence, they were fairly upfront about the role when I asked. Now, IF that is what you want to do, this would be the perfect place for you because it seems like quite a fun place to work. Also they pay very very decently for the type for work you'll be doing.