Management Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Bridgewater Associates with 3.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 51% positive. To compare, the company-average is 41.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Management Associate roles take an average of 12 days to get hired, when considering 48 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Bridgewater Associates overall takes an average of 22 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Bridgewater Associates as a Management Associate according to 48 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 30%
Personality test: 24%
One on one interview: 18%
Phone interview: 12%
Skills test: 6%
Background check: 4%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
Other: 2%
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I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Bridgewater Associates
Interview
They want to see how well you think. They're looking for smart people who can thrive in their culture, not for particular finance or management skills. They want you to argue clearly, show an ability to change your mind, and be absolutely sincere. The other reviewers say it all. This isn't like a typical interview. You'll be asked to take and defend positions on political and philosophical topics. It's a good experience, and well worth your time even if you're skeptical of the place. They're aware that people might just want to make a ton of money and work somewhere prestigious, and they aren't looking for people like that.
I interviewed at Bridgewater Associates (Westport, CT)
Interview
There were multiple rounds of interview. Largely a test on culture fit, and overall it is what is to be expected if you prepare and do your research. I enjoyed the process.
I interviewed at Bridgewater Associates (Westport, CT)
Interview
series of 1:1 interviews covering my thinking process, personal experience and life decisions, and future goals; group debate on an issue; external phone call IQ-like assessment resulting in an objective score
Interesting interview, round table discussion with high caliber talent. I had a series of 2 interviews, and then a interview with a group. The topic of conversation was unexpected but it was great to hear everyones perspectives and witness first hand the radical transparency appraoch.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself, tell me about a philosophical question you explore