Got the selective one-way video interview for News 2026. The question format caught me by surprise. It is not a way for them to get to know you -- you need to be prepped to give your answer as soon as you click in. There is no waiting or prep/time: you read the question and then have to start speaking.
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Question 1
Why are you a good candidate, pitch a story, describe a story you've followed and what would you do differently, etc
Not technical in the first rounds - completely about your motivations. You also need to be very aware of what product offerings they have. There was a language interview to check that you can speak the language.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Who are our competitors? What are our main products?
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Bloomberg (London, England) in Oct 2025
Interview
The Bloomberg interview process involves online assessments, technical and behavioral interviews, problem-solving with data structures and algorithms, system design discussions, and evaluating communication, teamwork, and cultural fit through multiple rounds.