I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at D.A. Davidson & Co. (Irvine, CA) in Nov 2022
Interview
Phone screen with HR/Recruiting and then a Zoom interview with Associate. Both conversations were very friendly/casual and the both interviewers added time on their end to answer questions I had about the group.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Phone: - Entirely behavioral/typical interview questions. Zoom: - First half similar behavioral. - Questions regarding pros and cons of technology companies as that was the pertinent group - Casual/genuine conversation regarding shared interests - $10 dollars of depreciation question - Examples of non-cash expenses like Depreciation - Ranking volatility of casino slots, an oil rig, and a Series B Tech start up
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Nov 2022
Interview
Recruiter reached out to me first and scheduled and introductory phone call. After 1st and 2nd round interviews with analysts. I was invited to their office for a superday. The entire process took about 2 months.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Standard fit and technical questions. Why investment banking, walk me through your resume, tell me something on the financial news that was interesting to you, prior internship experience. 3 financial statements and how they link together, valuation methodologies, how an LBO works
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Feb 2022
Interview
Phone screen with the recruiter. There were technical difficulties, and I didn't get the phone call during the scheduled time. I emailed them, and they told me they tried to call with no answer, so I called them. They seemed pretty irritated during the call, almost like I wasted their time. Obviously, I didn't move on.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself.
Why the consumer group?
What is one this that I should know about you that isn't on your resume?
