Not many technical questions were asked - one interviewer asked me what today's Dow Jones Industrial Average was and he only wanted a ballpark estimate. I had three rounds of phone interviews and I've been invited to the final round of interviews. First round was with the HR rep, second with one of the guys from the Financial Product Sales team, and the third was with a team leader from Sales and another team leader from Analytics. Briefly discussed today's market news and headlines - their way of determining your interest in the industry. Everyone asked "Why Bloomberg?" that kind of question, so be sure to have some solid reasons why you are interested in the industry and the company.
I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Bloomberg (New York, NY) in Nov 2016
Interview
First round of interview was a brief phone call with an HR representative. Second round was a super day at the headquarters in NYC. The superday consisted of shadowing an analytics person, touring the building, doing a quick group problem, independently doing work on a Bloomberg terminal, and then two interviews with one manager each from Analytics and Sales.
I applied through college or university. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Bloomberg (New York, NY)
Interview
First round interview was a phone call that went over my CV. Basic questions took only about 10-15 minutes.
Second round I was invited to the 731 Lex office in NYC. I toured with an Analytics representative, make sure to pay attention to what they are doing and get an understanding of your day to day activities. Ask the rep a lot of questions as well. After shadowing with the rep I had a video conference interview with two managers in the SF division. They asked me questions regarding the role and whether I understood what the position entitles. I went over my resume and gave them real life experiences. I talked a little about current events. I also gave a quick sales pitch. This round is mainly seeing if your qualified and understand what you're doing. They will ask you finance and sales related questions.
Third round interview I was invited back to 731 Lex, this time everything taken care of by Bloomberg. I met with the head of the North American Analytics department. She asked me questions regarding the culture within the company. Also, a lot of questions regarding my personality and ethics.
I received a call a couple of days later saying that I received the position. I was then emailed my offer letter and given a date to accept, sign, and send over the paperwork.
I also recommend becoming qualified in Bloomberg's BESS Program offered on the terminals.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: What is something currently happening in the financial world? What about within commodities?
Q: Give me a quick sales pitch about [ usually something related to your professional/academic experience]?
Q: If a company has a terminal not in use and decide to purchase another user, do you notify the company that their is a terminal not in use, or do you just go along with the sale?
Q: How would you pitch to someone to use this expensive terminal? What are the main benefits of the terminal?
Q: What are your thought's on Mr. Bloomberg's company changes
I applied online. I interviewed at Bloomberg (New York, NY)
Interview
First round - 15 minute phone interview
Second round - flew me to NYC for a 'superday' of interviewing. For the first hour, I job shadowed. The second hour was a 2:1 interview. The third hour was a tour of the building. The fourth hour I waited to find out if I made it to the next round. The final round was another 2:1 interview.
Ladies, make sure not to wear heels to this interview. It is a very long day and lots of walking.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is an interest rate? Who is the head of the Federal Reserve?