Moody's Associate Analyst interview questions

My overall impression of this firm worsened through the whole process. On the one hand they require you to do a lot of tests -- a reading and math test (first stage) as well as an excel and accounting test (second stage). I have not had any other application process for such a junior role that has cost so much time before you even get the chance to talk to a recruiter. On the other hand, when then finally talking to HR at the phone they simply go through their questionnaire and type in your answers while speaking with you. There is no real interest in really getting to know you, despite the fact that you already comitted so much of your time. In my case, the connection interrupted in the middle of the interview. Besides that, they make contradictory statements concerning the beginning of the programme and the deadline of your tests. Overall, I am not unhappy that it did not work out. I just regret the time I put into this.

My experience was typical from what I've read here. I initially applied to a lower level position but the recruiter called me and said I'd be a better fit for the AA role. Phone screen with a lead analyst and then was called in for a superday at their office in NYC. People were late, the order of interviewers was not true to schedule, people dropped off and were replaced, and I also had a 2:1 screen. Interviewers ranged from engaged and personable to disinterested and standoffish. The company outsources its HR group, and everything is overall disorganized and felt chaotic. Overall, I'm impressed with the quality of personnel that met with me, though an offer never came.