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Ankura interviews FAQs
University Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Ankura with 3 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 58.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for University Associate roles take an average of 21 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Ankura overall takes an average of 34 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Ankura as a University Associate according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 67%
Group panel interview: 33%
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Applied through Handshake. First round was HR/screening. Next round interviewer (senior manager) came to my school asked behavioral questions, They brought me to their Chicago office for the final round and had an interview day around 3 hours long. 2 Behaviorals with higher ups and a case study. Lunch with the team after, very nice and friendly people.
I applied through college or university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Ankura (Bloomington, IN) in Sep 2025
Interview
It was a quick behavioral interview to determine culture fit. Felt comfortable and easy going. Typical interview questions asked, Tell me about yourself, walk through your resume, and generic conversations.