I applied online. I interviewed at Vanguard (Malvern, PA) in Jan 2016
Interview
Candidate pool is usually 5-8 individuals. Interview is sometimes panel. Mine was 2 interviewers. Behavioral based questions about 25 min. Interview went well until I was asked if I would consider another position (lateral) if this promotional one didn't pan out. I said, yes, being the job was interesting as described. I feel like I was trapped with the next question - between the 2 jobs, which would you rather have? The one I applied for, of course. I didn't respond directly for fear that I would sound condescending. I didn't answer directly enough according to the decline feedback.
Met with two managers face to face in the head office. Relatively easy interviews questions - most of them related to experience outlined on my resume and asking to expand upon specific scenarios.
After the first interview, HR contacted me to let me know they would be in touch to organise a 2nd interview which would involve a case study presentation.
After multiple weeks of silence or minimal contact, after calling the HR representative once a week I was then blocked by her, going straight to voicemail.
First is an HR screening with basic questions to make sure you are minimally qualified. Then, 3 rounds of interviews. First with peers, then manager and then other leaders. All interviews were virtual.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you had to manage conflict with senior leaders.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Vanguard (Toronto, ON) in Aug 2025
Interview
Initial phone call with recruiter from the U.S. The recruiter messed up the job description and advertised the wrong role.
Next was interview with hiring manager. Wanted to know more about current role, asked straight forward questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why are you interested in Vanguard?
What do you do in your current role?
Do you have experience presenting to audiences?