I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Barclays (London, England)
Interview
I applied online, then invited to the phone interview. There were only competency based questions. They are highly focused on their company value and ethics. Interview conducted by HR (or even outsourced). They won't explain the questions but will only repeat the questions for you. Last for 30 minutes and I was asked around 10 questions.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Barclays
Interview
First round interview: On campus
1. Why do you want to be a trader
Second round interview: Barcap NY office
- Two 30 min interview
First: Behavioral Interview
Second: Some mental math / probability
Simple questions about market
Interview process is very straightforward. As long as you can explain why interested in trading, you will easily pass on to the final round
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Estimate sqaure root of 1000
2. What do you think is the most important
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Barclays (London, England) in Sep 2014
Interview
Online form first then online test. Telephone interview was strength-based so not too hard. Assessment centre was held in Marriot hotel starting with a group exercise and three interviews. Three interviews are all conducted by VPs, can be quite technical but mostly about personality and understanding of the business.