I applied online. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at ESPN (Charlotte, NC) in Jun 2015
Interview
The interview was conducted over the phone, I was basically asked what my strengths and experiences were. Very friendly tone was used. They asked when I would be available, and if I had transportation, and if I would be able to meet the hours they asked.
ound 1: HR Screening & Behavioral (30 minutes, Phone)
"Standard screening focused on availability, fit, and basic motivation for a career in finance."
Questions Asked:
Why investment banking/corporate finance?
Walk me through your resume and highlight any relevant modeling experience.
Describe a high-pressure situation you successfully navigated.
Assessment: Assessed communication skills, commitment, and initial culture fit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Master the "Big Three" Statements: Be able to confidently explain the links between the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.
Know Valuation Basics: Review DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) and comparable analysis methods.
Review Technical Definitions: Be prepared for questions on WACC, CAPM, Beta, and enterprise value vs. equity value.
Current Events: Read The Wall Street Journal or Financial Times daily and be ready to discuss a recent market trend or deal.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at ESPN
Interview
Phone screening, first round, and then final round. Interviews were with team managers and recruiter. Talked about specific experiences on resume. A few behaviorals. Pretty casual conversation from my experience.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at ESPN (East Ithaca, NY) in Sep 2023
Interview
Very easy and efficient. Had one zoom call then got the job. Just be enthusiastic and show a lot of interest in learning and growing. They value showing you care so make sure to care.
Intern applicants have rated the interview process at ESPN with 2.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 86% positive. To compare, the company-average is 66.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Intern roles take an average of 33 days to get hired, when considering 25 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at ESPN overall takes an average of 35 days.
Common stages of the interview process at ESPN as a Intern according to 25 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 37%
One on one interview: 18%
Background check: 13%
Group panel interview: 11%
Skills test: 11%
IQ intelligence test: 5%
Drug test: 3%
Personality test: 3%
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