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      Intern Interview

      May 22, 2015
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at SEC in Mar 2015

      Interview

      The application/interview process was pretty straightforward. I submitted a resume and cover letter through USAJobs (I think there was some supplemental documentation, too, and that can be found on the SEC's site; USAJobs lists some of the requirements, but you should be careful because some are spelled out far more clearly on the SEC's site), and a few weeks later, I received an e-mail requesting an interview. I had one behavioral interview that lasted about 30 minutes, and heard back pretty shortly thereafter with an offer.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why the SEC? Why public service?
      2 Answers

      Other Intern Interview Reviews for SEC

      Intern Interview

      Jun 1, 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Washington, DC
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at SEC (Washington, DC) in Feb 2025

      Interview

      I completed an online application and specified my divisions of interest. Then, I was contacted to interview with a professional. Later, I was extended an offer with ten days to respond.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why are you interested in working at the SEC?
      Answer question

      Intern Interview

      Jun 30, 2024
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at SEC

      Interview

      Takes a while to get to the interview as they do background check, but once there appears to go quickly (I heard back within a week, and I believe others had similar experiences)

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why are you interested in this area over others?
      Answer question

      Intern Interview

      May 24, 2024
      Anonymous employee
      Washington, DC
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at SEC (Washington, DC)

      Interview

      The interview process was as expected, and the questions were pretty standard for the internship application process. I had several rounds of interviews over the phone, and all went very smoothly. The interviewers answered my questions very easily.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Questions were asked about interests in securities regulation and legal background
      Answer question