I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Bloomberg (Londres, Inglaterra) in Nov 2013
Interview
Got a telephone interview about a week after submitting application. Interview took about 30 minutes.
We first went over my CV and cover letters which was followed by sales question competency questions and a puzzle.
Some questions:
Why Bloomberg?
What does Bloomberg do?
Who is competition?
Why you?
What do you understand that the job involves?
Interview was easier than anticipated. Make sure you follow the daily news and understand what position you are applying for.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you have a 10 by 10 cube made up of smaller cubes each 1 by 1 and dip it in paint such that it is completely covered in paint. How many cubes need to be removed in order to be left with the largest possible paint free cube?
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Bloomberg (New York, NY) in Oct 2013
Interview
I had 1 initial phone interview that lasted about 15-20 minutes. I was then called in for a super-day in the New York office, which consisted of 2, 30-minute interviews (1 with someone in sales, 1 with someone in analytics). They gave us a tour of the building and a demo of the terminal. No prior knowledge of the terminal is required. I got the internship and eventually got a full-time offer!
Phone Interview Questions:
Tell me about yourself. Tell me about a piece of financial news you have been following. What do you know about Bloomberg? Why sales and analytics?
In-Person Interview Questions:
Similar to phone interview, but with a little more in depth. Went through my resume and asked me specific questions about each bullet point (know your resume in depth). Sell me this pencil. How many gas stations are in the United States? Why Bloomberg over an investment bank? What are 3 strengths and 3 weaknesses? Tell us about a time when you took a leadership role working in a group. What are the qualities of a good salesperson?
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How many gas stations are there in the United States?
Applied online, was invited for a telephone interview after a few weeks. Most questions were competency based, some questions about financial knowledge, some market awareness questions, recent news stories that captured my attention, why you want to do this internship, why Bloomberg etc. Was asked about my CV, questions about previous work experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Nothing unexpected, be prepared to answer any question about your CV