Senior Associate applicants have rated the interview process at A&O Shearman with 4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 71.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
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Initial in person meeting in Perth, followed by two further virtual meetings with Belfast office team, coordinated by Perth HR. The process was smooth, despite the time differences between Perth and Belfast and all persons involved clearly conveyed the core elements of the role and expectations associated with it. I found it to be one of the better organised and structured interview experiences.
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Question 1
The questions were straightforward, clearly aimed at establishing whether or not I would be a good fit for the role, not only in respect of experience, but in terms of attitude.
Initial Screening: A phone or video interview to assess general fit and interest.
Technical Interview: Questions on financial modeling, valuation, and M&A processes.
Case Study/Modeling Test: Practical financial scenarios to demonstrate analysis and presentation skills.
Behavioral Interview: Evaluating teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Partner Interview: Focused on strategic thinking and long-term goals.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at A&O Shearman (London, England) in Feb 2021
Interview
2 rounds with 2 partners each, no behavioural questions. Interested in past experience and no tricks. Easy enough interview process. Since introduced a written assessment component that is relatively straightforward.