I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at BlackRock (London, England) in Nov 2017
Interview
Intial interview with hirevue 2 3 minute questions video interview focuses on your motivation for working there.. Then online 2x30min interview with basic competencies. After this I was invited to an assessment centre
I applied through university. The process took 8 weeks. I interviewed at BlackRock (New York, NY) in Jan 2016
Interview
Applied via on-campus recruitment. Received an interview in 6 weeks. Interviewed on campus with two vice presidents from Client Solutions division. Both were very friendly and asked questions about my university, my major and the reasons for choosing both. Also, I was asked how Fed can change interest rates and how the rates matter.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why did you choose your major?
Tell me about your university
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at BlackRock in Dec 2015
Interview
After submitting cover letter and CV, there is the first round of interview online on demand, you need o answer three pre-recorded interview, two question are behavioural and to assess your motivation the third is related to some skill or knowledge needed for the the division you applied for.
So at least for client solution expect to be tested on your solve problem skills since day first.
stil waiting for an answer but i did it the 20th of Dec so i suppose it's normal
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
why Client solution?
An experience on your Cv you are proud of?
and the last question was the one I really didn't expect, i was mentally prepared on financial markets and indeed they ask to explain the reasoning to arrive mentally to the solution of the square root of 700 took me quite a bit to get on the question.