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Declined Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Apr 2013 – Reviewed Apr 29, 2013
Interview Details – The company contacted me via email and just asked me to interview with the company in two days. I think if most of my work is involved in making cold calls I will drop it.
Interview Question – Just like walk me through your resume Answer Question
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No Offer – Interviewed in Seattle, WA Apr 2013 – Reviewed Apr 26, 2013
Interview Details – Interacted at a career fair and was contacted later by a recruiter. Scheduled a first interview that was informational with standard questions like what are your greatest strengths/weaknesses. The second interview was based on a presentation covering the financial services industry and northwestern mutual. The third is an assignment involving the demonstration and experience of networking and financial interviewing.
Interview Question – What do you know about the financial services industry and what are your opinions on the topic. View Answer
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No Offer – Interviewed in Edison, NJ – Reviewed Apr 24, 2013
Interview Details – I met with a HR rep at the place. It was mainly behavioral questions and questions to get to know you.
Interview Question – Tell me about yourself Answer Question
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Declined Offer – Interviewed in Los Angeles, CA – Reviewed Apr 19, 2013
Interview Details – Interviewed for LA branch via phone (I'm in SF Bay Area). Friendly interviewer, being able to hold a good conversation was key to success. After initial interview, I was asked to do a sort of Myers-Briggs test online.
Interview Question – Myers-Briggs test. Answer Question
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No Offer – Reviewed Apr 18, 2013
Interview Details – Went to a career fair on campus and met with the recruiter. He put me in touch with his boss and I interviewed in the career center on campus.
Interview Question – Nothing too bad. Very easy conversation and no tough questions Answer Question
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No Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Mar 2013 – Reviewed Apr 16, 2013
Interview Details – This process was not very organized. I did not find this process to work smoothly at all and was incredbily disapppointed.
Interview Question – Provide an example of a time in which you demonstrated a characteristic that exemplified a problematic customer service situation. Answer Question
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No Offer – Interviewed in Santa Barbara, CA Jan 2012 – Reviewed Apr 10, 2013
Interview Details – The first round of interviewing ended with me getting a packet to fill out for "homework." They wanted me to fill out a chart detailing my inner circle of people that I could sell life insurance to. The circles branched out to include people within my inner circle's networks. I was encouraged to color in my packet.
Interview Question – What was the greatest challenge I faced during my last work experience? Answer Question
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Declined Offer – Interviewed in Sacramento, CA Feb 2013 – Reviewed Apr 8, 2013
Interview Details – First round interview was focused on behavioral questions as well as background and what I could bring to the company. It was about 30 minutes long. The interviewer was very friendly and engaged in the conversation. The second round was more like them explaining to me what the role would be like and going over what I would need to have ready for the third interview which was a five minute presentation on why I deserved the position.
Interview Question – I was not expecting to give a presentation in an interview. Answer Question
Reason for Declining – The internship was not a fit for what I was looking for at that time.
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No Offer – Reviewed Mar 26, 2013
Interview Details – Very nice interviewer, made me feel very comfortable immediately, it was a phone interview. She asked me a lot about my past and how I got here
Interview Question – Why do you think you would be a good fit for this position Answer Question
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Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Columbus, OH – Reviewed Mar 22, 2013
Interview Details – There is a three step interview process to be selected as an intern. The first interview session is 15 generic questions asking goals, accomplishments, and why you would be a good fit for the company. Also you will have to take a personality test, which is very simple. You are expected to work 40 plus hours a week in the summer and 15-20 during school year.
Interview Question – What is something difficult in life that you overcame? Answer Question
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