M&T Bank Interview Questions & Reviews

Interview Details – Phone interview followed by an 8 hour in person. I got the impression they were not sure what they wanted and the recruiter was just throwing candidates at them. It really felt like a huge waste of time and make me why tthey are known as Meet and Talk. I was very diasppointed with some of the people, especially the hour spent with one gentlemen talking to me about topics not at all related to the bank or the role - was quite insulting and worriesome. Perhaps they would not be working such long hours if they could cut down the chit chat.

Interview Details – I was called in to the interview where I met with the branch manager and their regional operations coordinator. It went smoothly, and they seemed excited to bring me on board. I provided a business plan and discussed how I'd use my skills to take a branch that had had very little leadership and turn it around. Unfortunately, when I began to implement just what I'd discussed in the interview, my manager changed his tune on what he liked from his teller manager.

Negotiation Details – A call from HR in Buffalo. They throw out a number and you accept or renegotiate. I negotiated for more and received a call back within 20 minutes accepting my request.

Interview Details – The interview process was very straightforward and professional. I had my first round interview on my college campus, which consisted of 20 or so minutes of conversational/behavioral questions related to fit, my interest in M&T, as well as my interest in the specific MDP position I was applying for (Employee Operations).
For the second round, I was flown out to Buffalo for a day of interviews in the M&T office with various HR executives. Again, very pleasant experience. I never felt intimidated nor that my interviewers were trying to stump me. All questions were ones I had expected (e.g., Tell me about a time you had to take a leadership role in a group setting; Why do you think you would be a good addition to our team?).

Reason for Declining – I received another similar offer around the same time for a company located in my favorite city (and with somewhat better pay, though M&T's offer is fairly competitive).

Interview Details – Two interviews in depth interviews and was hired by the company. Solid interview questions that were relevant to the positions requirements and duties. Interviewed by all of the relevant parties appropriate for the job. Good job opportunity relating to significant business development with desirable clients.

Interview Details – I got introduced to M&T Bank through a connection to career development on campus. The first step was a telephone interview which went quite well and ended in a good conversation. Probably about a month later I received a call from Human Resources to set up an interview at a main branch with two branch managers. Although I felt I was prepared for the interview, when the day came I simply was not there. I had been dealing with some family issues so my mind wasn't really in it which was unfortunate because I really wanted the job. The first thing they asked was just a few preliminary questions about myself which were easy to answer but I was even fumbling over those. Next they asked some behavioral questions like "Tell me about a time when you...?"

Once I answered five behavioral questions they asked me to do a mock sales call and try to sell them a red marker that was sitting on the table. From there they asked me if I had any questions and I asked a few questions about the bank and about banking in general.

I knew before I even walked out of the building that I did not get the job because my energy was simply not there but the interviewers were very nice and it wasn't a horrible experience.

Interview Details – First round on campus interview then Super Day

Interview Details – Campus Interview with a local officer here in Buffalo.

A week or so later I was called to have an onsite interview with 3 people. 2 regional managers and 1 phone interview with an HR person.

Interview was on Friday morning and Offer was received Monday morning.

Be very friendly and feel confident in what you know about the bank and you will be fine.

Negotiation Details – The offer was higher than expected so I did not negotiate. This program is very difficult to get into unless your are from an Ivy league or large school which I was not.

Interview Details – Interviewed first round on campus.

Interview Details – Phone interview. Pretty straight forward and typical interview questions. Focused mostly on how skills acquired in previous positions could be applied to bank sales.

It was made clear that there would be three training that would require traveling to Buffalo, Baltimore and Harrisburg. Not something I am sure I can or am willing to do.