I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Barclays (New York, NY) in May 2021
Interview
Straightforward interview process. Phone screen for high level fit and interest, technical screen, and superday with a mix of fit and technical questions. Interviewed with VPs and MDs, no analysts or associates.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are the main differences between price to earnings and EV/EBITDA?
Overall a fairly standard IB interview. The first round is a good mix of behavoral and technical questions. Very friendly and encouraging envrioment really enjoyed getting to know my interviewer.
SHL test-->1st round-->AC
1st round was 30 min with an associate
Very standard IB SA interview
Didn't make it to the AC (really low pass rate for the first batch of 1st round)
First round behavioral and diversity summit final round mix of behavioral and technical. Technicals were basic 3 valuation, view of markets, resume. 2 interviews for final round each 20-30 mins.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are the 3 main valuation methodologies?
How would you value an apple tree?
How interest rates are correlated with REITs
Investment Banking Summer Analyst applicants have rated the interview process at Barclays with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 80% positive. To compare, the company-average is 62.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Investment Banking Summer Analyst roles take an average of 17 days to get hired, when considering 72 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Barclays overall takes an average of 28 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Barclays as a Investment Banking Summer Analyst according to 72 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 30%
Phone interview: 27%
Skills test: 9%
Personality test: 8%
Group panel interview: 7%
Presentation: 6%
Background check: 5%
IQ intelligence test: 5%
Drug test: 3%
Other: 1%
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