I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Bloomberg (London, England) in Aug 2020
Interview
Motivational question, Psychometric test, HR interview, Interview with two team leaders, Manager interview. All conducted online due to coronavirus complications. Very smooth process, after every stage I was contacted by HR within a week to inform me if I progressed to the next stage.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your understanding on this job (what do you think you will be doing in this role)
Quick online application, then a PLUM online assessment. Then you are contacted to do a pre-recorded interview. The pre-recorded video takes about 20mins, every question is timed and starts automatically . You do not get a chance to redo your video, so make sure to kill it on your first try.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1) Please give a brief introduction of yourself and explain what motivated you to apply to this role?
2) (PLEASE ANSWER IN ENGLISH) What is Bloomberg's core product and in the simplest way possible explain what it does?
3) (Please answer in Japanese) Being passionate about the financial markets is crucial to the Analytics and Sales role. Please talk me through a news story you have read in the last week, and why might Bloomberg's clients care about it?
4) (PLEASE ANSWER IN JAPANESE) Bloomberg is known for its platinum customer service. Please provide an example of a time when you provided exceptional customer service to someone. Describe the situation, the steps you took, and the outcome.
5) (PLEASE ANSWER IN JAPANESE) Everyone has sold something. Even if you never sold a product, you probably had to sell an idea or concept to others at some point. What are three skills or attributes that you possess that will make you successful in sales? Provide an example of a time when you used one to get a result.
I applied online. I interviewed at Bloomberg (London, England)
Interview
Had 3 interviews in total with different managers from both Sales and Analytics department, be sure to prepare for some financial knowledge question and also to know the company culture.