I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Bloomberg (London, England)
Interview
First a brief phone interview, mostly describing the role. On the interview day there was a written test, after which there was a face to face with two engineers. They were extremely nice and made the whole experience very comfortable. Questions were not too difficult and mostly relevant to day to day work. Nothing too tricky or unexpected.
Intense questioning and rapid-fire technical challenges created a high-pressure atmosphere, marked by constant scrutiny. Demanding case studies and a grueling schedule culminated in mental and physical exhaustion, leaving little room for error. The overall experience was undeniably stressful.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
## 3 Technical Interview Questions for a Network Engineer
### Question 1:
*Describe a complex network troubleshooting scenario you've encountered. Detail the steps you took to isolate the issue and implement a solution.*
This question assesses the candidate's problem-solving skills, technical knowledge, and ability to handle pressure.
### Question 2:
*Explain the differences between TCP and UDP protocols. In what situations would you choose one over the other? Provide examples.*
This question evaluates the candidate's understanding of fundamental networking protocols and their ability to apply that knowledge to real-world scenarios.
### Question 3:
*How would you design a network for a medium-sized business with multiple remote offices? Consider factors such as security, performance, and cost-effectiveness.*
This question tests the candidate's ability to think strategically about network design and their knowledge of various networking technologies.
I applied online. I interviewed at Bloomberg (Beijing, Beijing) in Apr 2018
Interview
1st round Telephone, background check, salary expectation.
2nd round on-site video call, tech round, what router did you use in your career.
final round on-site video call with 3 bosses all around the world
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
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Network Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Bloomberg with 3.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 33% positive. To compare, the company-average is 54.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Network Engineer roles take an average of 12 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Bloomberg overall takes an average of 23 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Bloomberg as a Network Engineer according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 50%
Phone interview: 50%
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