Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Search Fund Accelerator as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Private Equity Summer Analyst and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Private Equity Summer Analyst and roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Search Fund Accelerator takes an average of 7 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Private Equity Summer Analyst had the quickest hiring process (on average 7 days), whereas Private Equity Summer Analyst roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 7 days).
I interviewed at Search Fund Accelerator (Denver, CO)
Interview
SFA focuses on your post experience and your entrepreneurial instincts. This is a combination of real-world experience and track record in leadership positions. They emphasize common sense and ability to work in small organization with access to imperfect information
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a decision that a previous boss made that you disagreed with...how did you handle that situation?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Search Fund Accelerator (Boston, MA)
Interview
Very straightforward behaviorals plus knowing what a search fund is. Need to read search fund primer beforehand and understand what investments they look for. Good to demonstrate willingness to work hard
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are investment criteria for a good search fund investment?
I applied in-person. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Search Fund Accelerator (Boston, MA) in May 2019
Interview
The interviewer gave an assignment so search for a specific type of companies in the area that matched a description. Then on the in-person interview, they asked about why did I choose these companies. Very easy interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why did you choose these companies and what was your research strategy?