Thorough with very long cases based on the sector that you are applying for. Need to build models and supply investment recommendations. Had a fit interviews too which were friendly
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Question 1
Provide investment recommendation based on a case study
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at CDC Group (London, England) in Jan 2016
Interview
Interview by two people initially, then director in final stage.
Straight forward
Staff were friendly and open
Asked about previous experience and how well I worked in a team
Asked scenario based questions
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Question 1
Tell me about a time you had to handle conflict during a project you worked on?
I interviewed at CDC Group (London, England) in Aug 2014
Interview
I applied online and received an invitation to a first round face to face interview with multiple interviewees or varying seniority. Questions mainly focused on my background and why I want chose CDC specifically over any other fund. Questions also focused on experience with economic development projects. The employees all seem to be proud of the fact that they work hard, don't get paid as much as other PE firms, but really care about what they do.
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Question 1
Without simply repeating the CDC values about job creation, what is your idea of sustainable economic development?