I applied through university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Fisher Investments (Miami, FL) in Mar 2016
Interview
The first interview was a phone call. The recruiter was very friendly and conversational. He wanted to know about me and asked me questions from my resume. Basically they want to get to know you to see if you would be a good fit for the company. It was less about FI (although you should do your research) and more about me. He wants to get a better understanding of what your skills are. He was really nice and funny and it was very casual.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself.
What motivates you?
Why FI?
Why do you think you're good for this role?
Tell me about your biggest accomplishment.
Do you have questions for me?
first round: Phone Call with a recruiter. He asked basic questions like tell me about yourself, why do you want to work at Fisher Investments and etc. The process was smooth and clear.
Applied, within 24 hours got an offer to interview over the phone. Phone interview was positive and was told I’d be recommended for a video interview. 3 days later, got a boilerplate rejection email. The kind that says, “after careful consideration” you know the one. The one that feigns consideration as corporate insulation from the applicants. If you want to still apply for a company that says, verbatim per the email,
“We understand you may want additional information about our decision. However, as a company policy, we do not provide feedback”, then you are entitled to your own pain and suffering.
Phone Interview, behaviour questions and availability. Asked about previous work experiences. Spoke for about 30 mins. Recruiter was new. The conversation was not flowing. Hence I was hesitant with my answers. But it was not very difficult.
