Student Honors Program applicants have rated the interview process at SEC with 2.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 88% positive. To compare, the company-average is 86.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Student Honors Program roles take an average of 47 days to get hired, when considering 8 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at SEC overall takes an average of 43 days.
Common stages of the interview process at SEC as a Student Honors Program according to 8 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 50%
Background check: 20%
Group panel interview: 10%
One on one interview: 10%
Skills test: 10%
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I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at SEC in Oct 2015
Interview
Short 20 minute interview. Asked me to relate my experience to the office's mission. I was in Paris and they called from DC. Two assistant directors; one each from an office I indicated an interest in my cover letter.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why I am interested in International Affairs. How does that interest and my experience tie into what they do there?
I received an email letting me know about a potential interview. I had the One interview and it took them about a month and a half to decide whether I was to receive a decision about the offer/program
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at SEC (Washington, DC) in Mar 2021
Interview
The interview was fairly relaxed. I was interviewed by one staff attorney and one higher up. They were friendly, kind, and easy to connect with. Gave a very good impression of the Commission.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work here, and more specifically, why do you want to work for the Division of Investment Management?
The interview consisted of just one phone call, discussing what classes I took, what past experiences I had. Don't be afraid to reach out again if they do not get back to you - I reached out a week after I was supposed to get a decision, and immediately was called on the phone with the offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
General questions about classes and past experiences. If you have some demonstrated knowledge and interest in SEC's work that helps.