The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Barclays (London, England) in Jun 2010
Interview
Found a vacancy of interest on the firm's career website and applied online. Didn't hear anything, and then about 7 weeks later was phoned to arrange an interview.
Round 1 of the interview involved a meeting with a Business Partner and an AVP, which lasted about an hour. Even mixture of competency based questions about my professional experience, and more general questions about my hobbies, interests and ambitions. The interviewers were very probably the most pleasant I have ever experienced; really felt like they were trying to get to know me rather than trying to catch me out like other firm's like to do. Was phoned later that afternoon to arrange the second stage interview.
Round 2 of the interview was two back-to-back meetings with 4 Private Bankers (2 attended each meetings). More focus on my strengths and weaknesses, as I think the Bankers were assessing which team I would be best suited for if I was offered the position. More focus on my hard skills, such as discussing examples where I have managed a project, prepared or delivered presentations etc...
Was phoned the next day with an offer.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Can you give me and example of a time when you had a disagreement with someone you knew was in the wrong?
Quite swift. initial call then tests which were pretty basic, then critical skills interview with hr base on their 6 critical skills (risk, collboration, tech etc.) Reasons for not getting it was that examples of times i showed 1 of the critical skills was not good enough. harsh in my opinion not really relevant.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
tell us about a time you faced a risk and what control principals did you take
Mainly competency based. A panel interview with two other executives. Quite formal with questions relating to what I know about Barclays Private Banking division (locations, client worth, role responsibilities, etc'.), how I manage competing priorities, collaborate with others and work autonomously.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about various forms of financial risk and how you managed to combat this risk in your previous role.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Barclays (London, England)
Interview
Quite difficult interview questions given not only competency, but also Values are tested. The interview process is quite lengthy and takes few weeks in total. Depending on the team, minimum 2 rounds, can be several rounds meeting team members, managers and bankers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give me an example of a time where you promoted real innovation at work?
