I applied through college or university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Barclays in Feb 2013
Interview
Found the posting through my campus recruiting system. I applied, and was contacted for an interview. I had been in touch with a few analysts who were recent graduates from my school and they gave me some insight on what to expect going in. So nothing was much of a surprise, except that despite a what felt like a great interview led to nothing. No call, no email, nothing.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
There really weren't any difficult questions. Standard 'tell me about yourself', 'why barclays' and 'why Investment Banking'
Overall a fairly standard IB interview. The first round is a good mix of behavoral and technical questions. Very friendly and encouraging envrioment really enjoyed getting to know my interviewer.
SHL test-->1st round-->AC
1st round was 30 min with an associate
Very standard IB SA interview
Didn't make it to the AC (really low pass rate for the first batch of 1st round)
First round behavioral and diversity summit final round mix of behavioral and technical. Technicals were basic 3 valuation, view of markets, resume. 2 interviews for final round each 20-30 mins.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are the 3 main valuation methodologies?
How would you value an apple tree?
How interest rates are correlated with REITs
