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Bloomberg L.P. Data Analyst Interview Questions & Reviews
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Data Analyst at Bloomberg L.P.
No Offer – Interviewed in Mar 2013 – Reviewed May 11, 2013 New
Interview Details – Very basic questions. Why Bloomberg, why this position, etc.
Interview Question – Nothing unexpected Answer Question
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Data Analyst at Bloomberg L.P.
No Offer – Interviewed in Princeton, NJ – Reviewed Dec 13, 2012
Interview Details – I applied on the school career website and its an on campus interview first. All behavoir questions and talk about my experience. No questions about the market or finance.
Interview Question – just all behvaoir Answer Question
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Data Analyst at Bloomberg L.P.
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Skillman, NJ Sep 2008 – Reviewed Jul 5, 2012
Interview Details – Had phone interview as initial screening and was asked to go into office for in person interview. The interview in the office started with 2 Team Leaders, then interviewed with Product Manager, and finally interviewed with Department Manager. Questions varied widely in each interview and (as I later when through Bloomberg's interview training classes) are based solely on each individual's preferred questions as there are no "standard" questions. Most Bloomberg managers already believe that the interviewing candidate has the basic qualifications for the job, they are simply looking to assess your personality, potential, and ability to fit into Bloomberg's fast paced culture.
Interview Questions
- If your job was to oversee a vending machine, what steps would you take to ensure proper inventory, quality, and sales? View Answer
- Why do you want to leave your current employer? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – I did not negotiate salary/bonus, vacation time, etc. The only request I made was that Bloomberg help to finance my relocation expenses, which they did not do. If the position is more senior, the interviewing candidate would have more negotiating power, but Bloomberg has set salary/bonus and vacation time benefits for entry-level positions.
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Data Analyst at Bloomberg L.P.
No Offer – Interviewed in Skillman, NJ Mar 2011 – Reviewed Mar 7, 2011
Interview Details – Applied and received schedualing from HR. Had group interview 2 on 1. Alll in all a pleasant process.
Interview Question – Any knowledge of company? View Answer
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Data Analyst at Bloomberg L.P.
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Skillman, NJ Jan 2011 – Reviewed Feb 2, 2011
Interview Details – Applied Online, heard back a couple months later. Received an initial call to see if I was the right person and if i was interested in the position. WOULD HAVE TAKEN SKILLS TEST but couldn't make it on testing day because of finals. Went to the office for a 3:1 interview. Interviewers were very candid asked a lot of questions. This was followed by another 1:1 interview. They analyze every part of your resume so know it and be able to elaborate on it. Whole process took about an hour. The building is nice, high security, a lot of people moving around.
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- WHat do you see yourself doing in 5 years. Answer Question
- What would your former employees say are your greatest strengths and weaknesses. Answer Question
- Name a time you went beyond the normal scope of your job to improve or change some aspect of your project or work environment. Answer Question
- why do you want this position / why bloomberg / what do you know about the position and bloomberg. Answer Question
- name the internship you learned the most from and what you got out of it Answer Question
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Data Analyst at Bloomberg L.P.
No Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Nov 2010 – Reviewed Nov 8, 2010
Interview Details – The company building is very modern and sophisticated. Very nice greeters, but the interviewers may make you a bit uncomfortable. Be prepared to talk about your past experiences, current market, and knowledge/understanding of the position.
Interview Question – Why do you pursue Sales? Answer Question
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Data Analyst at Bloomberg L.P.
No Offer – Interviewed in Skillman, NJ May 2010 – Reviewed Oct 18, 2010
Interview Details –
Applied online - took almost 3 months for someone to call back
Phone interview - took 5 minutes, 2 weeks later called back to take exam
Written exam - took 30 minutes
3 on 1 face to face interview
Interview Question – They asked about your goals and general questions? Not too tough... Answer Question
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Data Analyst at Bloomberg L.P.
No Offer – Interviewed in Skillman, NJ Jun 2010 – Reviewed Jul 30, 2010
Interview Details – They had 1st round phone interview to do the screening about your backgound and to make sure you are the person they want to bring into 2nd round interview. I was invited to 2nd round and was told they would be 2 interviews for one hour each. (2 persons for each interviews) Those 2 persons on the first gounp were basically trying to introduce Bloomberg terminal and to discuss your interest/background. It took 50 minutes. Then I was expecting for the 2nd group of interview. However, one person came back to tell me the persons of the 2nd group just "happened to" be in the meeting. Then they would like me to go back to re-schedule next interview for 2nd group. HOWEVER, NEVER contact me any more. I tried to call the first HR. NO response. I was lucky to remember one of the interviewers full name. I called Bloomberg operator to ask for this person. I got his voicemail and email. I tried to be polite to confirm the timing of interview (which should have been on the 2nd hour of original interview) by leaving voicemail and sending and email. UNFORTUNATELY, the response was SUCK. He said "SORRY FOR THE MISUNDERSTANDING, HR is currently reviewing my resume and will contact me if they want to move further) This was absurb!! If they don't like me, they can just tell me there is no 2nd group. Why lied to me that they were in the meeting and would contact me to reschedule? Insulting experience!!! One month later, got an email from HR saying they regret they would not extend an offer.......... Very insulting interview experience....
Interview Question – Tell me yourself, Tell me your strength and weakness Answer Question
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Data Analyst at Bloomberg L.P.
No Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Aug 2009 – Reviewed Jul 16, 2010
Interview Details – Basic financial questions about stocks, bonds etc. Had some questions on Credit default swaps, as it was in the news at the time. The interviewer was polite, and it was a pleasant interview process. Asked some questions about my past experience.
Interview Question – How does a credit default swap work? View Answer
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Data Analyst at Bloomberg L.P.
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Skillman, NJ Nov 2009 – Reviewed May 28, 2010
Interview Details –
Managers were jerks - very unprofessional and immature. I can see why reviews of Bloomberg are so negative. Additionally, people who are interviewing in the Data division - BEWARE! If you ask them about the position, they talk it up like you're doing financial work and client consulting. They were VERY misleading about the position - you're actually just inputting data (snore) and working the helpdesk (customer support for people who can't figure out Bloomberg's ancient technology).
I advise you to cancel your interview unless you have absolutely no prospects elsewhere. Bloomberg sprays skunk all over your career, and will not help you get into the REAL world of finance.
Interview Question – Do you like working in teams? Answer Question
Reason for Declining – Surprisingly, they actually gave me an offer. However, after learning how poor the prospects are at Bloomberg (especially in data), I turned it down. Also, I didn't want to work for such bad management.
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