Global Data Analyst applicants have rated the interview process at Bloomberg with 2.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 62% positive. To compare, the company-average is 54.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Global Data Analyst roles take an average of 26 days to get hired, when considering 185 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Bloomberg overall takes an average of 23 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Bloomberg as a Global Data Analyst according to 185 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 31%
One on one interview: 18%
Group panel interview: 12%
Presentation: 9%
Skills test: 8%
Background check: 7%
IQ intelligence test: 5%
Drug test: 4%
Other: 3%
Personality test: 3%
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I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Bloomberg in Dec 2014
Interview
I only had a phone interview, which was relatively easy. It took no more than 15 minutes. In an hour I was notified the interview was successful.
The questions HR asked were basic and company specific. You are supposed to know well what does the role imply, what company does, etc. Also you should demonstrate how your experience and skills profile match to the position you applied to. They are looking for bright, goal-oriented, skillful candidates, inspired about what Bloomberg does. Typical questions:
-tell me about yourself?
-what attracts you to financial data company / why Bloomberg?
-what do you think does this role imply?
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What methods do we use to validate company data? What accouting transactions are used to recognize the purchase of PP&E on company's B/S, P/L, CFS?
Video call with 2-3 rounds interview with different people. Case was given in a group setting that you have to work with other candidates. After that you will get into breakout rooms for 1-2-1 interviews where they will ask about your motivation to join the company and why this role.
Did one interview I thought it went well but I was rejected at the first stage. Asked for feedback they said they choosed somebody already in the department.
Waste of time.
Day0: HR reached out me on Linkedin,
Day1: I submitted my application in the private link provided by HR.
Day15: Received an HR phone interview invitation.
Day22: HR phone interview.