I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Barclays in Dec 2008
Interview
It was an interview two days after my final exams. Strange enough, I wasn't called for an assessment centre, but went straight to the final round of interviews after my phone interview. Basically I interviewed for a position in FX trading, and I was asked a variety of questions from yield curve, current interest rates, upcoming economic indicators, etc.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the current US yield curve, how would you calculate the forward rate, which cnetral bank had a news release this morning
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Barclays (London, England) in Jan 2009
Interview
It was all very organized and smooth. The recruitment team was excellent and the interviewers were very friendly and helpful. It didn't feel like a scary environment, where you get nervous that you may not get the offer. The first day, rather evening consisted of a nice reception with drinks and then a proper three course meal with employees from Barcap, some of them, who were the interviewers the following day. After the dinner they told us to have a good night sleep and that we shouldn't be nervous, everything will be fine.
the next day the hole assessment center kicked off with a nice breakfast, then the individual interviews. I had three individual interviews: one technical, one interpersonal and one prioritizing exercise. There was a group exercise combined with a group presentation.
Throughout the day they provided refreshments (tea/coffee, fruits, etc), and there was a very nice filling buffet lunch.
Overall it was an amazing experience, and I am glad that I got the offer!
I would suggest this internship to others!
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Barclays in Jan 2007
Interview
Interview process was rigorous. Had to go through multiple rounds of phone interviews and a day long in person interviews.
It took almost 3 weeks to get this process done but once the last round of interviews were done, I got the result the next day.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give a chance, what would you really like to work on ?