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Updated Feb 9, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.

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4.0

Difficult Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Jun 2011 (took 5 days)

1st was a phone interviewer from HR for prescreening. 2nd was a more detailed phone interview with direct manager. 3rd was a 1:1 interview with direct manager that included a skills test. It was very difficult and about 2 hours long. 4th was an interview with a team member and 5th with another analyst. The overall interview process was incredibly long and drawn out.

Interview Questions

Take me through the income statment and the balance sheet.

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Negotiation Details

I was able to negotiate. They didn't move much on salary but they did on other benefits.

Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Skills Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Oct 2011 in Phoenix, AZ (took a day)

2:1 in person interview, on-campus

Interview Questions

A series of questions about behavior/teamwork. Then, the economic situation of US and the world.

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then, how bank make money. the banking system of China. Lastly, the potential of baking crisis in China.

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Other Details

I got the interview through a College or University.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Oct 2011 (took a day)

Nothing major to note really. Pretty standard interview to expect from other entry level analyst positions. Friendly interviewer, somewhat weird way of working through the questions. All in all I'd say it was a good experience.

Interview Questions

What is your biggest weakness?

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Other Details

I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed May 2009 in Mumbai (India) (took a day)

2 rounds of phone interviews: 1 technical round and 1 HR round

Interview Questions

Which sector will benefit if INR depreciates?

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Negotiation Details

the salary was standard for all under graduates so not much room for negotiation

Other Details

The interview consisted of a Phone Interview.

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1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Jun 2010 (took 1 week)

I had been networking and working informally with the department heads for some months while running reports for senior management and giving presentations, so in the interview with the hiring manager and the department manager. They reviewed my resume and asked basic questions, and pointed out that i hadnt completed my degree yet, and that all the others within the department had advanced degrees, and decades of experience... then stated that they liked the work I had done in the past then with them and that they would be in touch after reviewing othere candidates.

Interview Questions

cant recall any suprise questions.

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i was given a excell competancy test they created in an effort to see where i was as far as proficancy with excell.

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Negotiation Details

Didnt opt for a salary negotiation, as the salary was just over the industry average, and i hadnt yet completed my degree.

Other Details

I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Sep 2010 (took 2 weeks)

Can you help me walk through your resume?

Interview Questions

What analytical tools you used at your current workplace?

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Walk me through your working experience, particularly in financial analysis.

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Negotiation Details

I gave them a range of salary I would like consider. The offer is within my range.

Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.

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Yes | No

Inappropriate?

3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Jun 2008 (took 1 week)

Fairly easy. Took basic accounting test and answered situational questions. Talked about my experience.

Interview Questions

Tell me about yourself

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Negotiation Details

Since I didn't have experience in the finance field I could not negotiate a higher salary. I tried, but was told that they couldn't do anything more.

Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Skills Test.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Mar 2010 (took a day)

I was contacted by an employment agency regarding a contract position at BAC. They wanted to do a 20-30 minute phone interview. I was interviewed by two people. They asked basic questions regarding my background as a Financial Analyst and told me more about the position. I did not hear back.

Interview Questions

They asked the basic question, tell us about yourself?

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Other Details

I got the interview through a Staffing Agency and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Jul 2009 in New York, NY (took 1+ week)

Did a phone interview with the hiring manager. Lots of technical questins. Some brain-teasers. Went okay. Called for onsite interview. Met a lot of the people on the team. Lots of questions related to the job. Had to meet HR. They took me around the office and introduced me to some managers. Went out to lunch. Did an aptitude test consisting mainly of brainteasers and some technical questions. Did a C++ programming test. Everything went okay. Was not selected for the position.

Interview Questions

Expaling your dissertation work.

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Why do your want to leave your current job.

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Other Details

I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Oct 2009 in New York, NY (took a day)

The initial communication was great. There was social the night before, make sure that you attend. There was a mix of behavioral and technical questions. Be sure to know a lot about the company and to study some key financial topics the night before.