I applied through other source. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at State Street
Interview
They ask a lot of behavioral questions. They ask a little about your technical expertise (excel, access, powerpoint, etc). Usually there are several interviewers, and they will take turns asking questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How much experience are you with excel and other office programs?
The process took 1 day. I interviewed at State Street (Boston, MA) in Jan 2008
Interview
For the PA position, the interview is run-of-the-mill behavioral type interview.
This is a interview guide directly from State Street:
1. Provides Outstanding Service/Focus on Clients
Tell me about a time when a customer had a significant problem or need. How did you handle it?
Tell me about a time when you had to go the extra mile to service a customer.
2. Demonstrates and Facilitates Teamwork
Describe a situation when you had to work with others to accomplish a goal. What role did you play in the process?
3. Business/Financial Services Industry Knowledge
Why are you pursuing a career in financial services?
How do you stay informed about current events in financial services?
4. Follows Instructions/Procedure-Results Oriented
Tell me about a time when you were taking on new responsibilities on a job. How did you learn the new process? What steps did you take to ensure the work was completed without errors?
Tell me about a time that you didn’t have the information needed to complete an important task? What did you do?
5. Takes Ownership and Initiative
Describe a time when you had to handle a work situation involving significant problems or changes.
Can you think of a situation in school or at work when you were struggling to understand a new concept or process? What steps did you take to improve your performance?
Tell me about a time when you requested additional responsibilities in an assignment or job.
6. Understanding of the Job
Tell me about your understanding of the position. What do you think the responsibilities of a P.A./F.A. are?
7. Technology-Oriented/Proficient in Software Applications
What PC applications are you proficient in? Have you specifically used spreadsheet applications? The Internet?
Describe a time when you used a P.C. or software for research or analysis?
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Discuss your time management techniques. How do you organize yourself to ensure that all deadlines are met?
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at State Street
Interview
First you interview with recruiter and then in person interview with two managers. It was a very laid back experience and felt very comfortable without. It was very much a personality test, as it was an interview.
Pretty standard, walk me through your resume. What are you strengths and weaknesses, why state street.
They also provided some more detail into the job to talk about the role and what the responsibilities would be. Nothing too out of the ordinary and was a quick process as well.
Nothing too difficult, they seemed pretty desperate at the time.