I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Barclays in Nov 2010
Interview
After all the necessary steps for online application, they'll review and start contacting shortlisted persons. Then a first round of phone interview was conducted. One day after the phone interview, I was informed that I could proceed to a 1:1. Then finally I went to the AC. It was a half day event and consists of 3 parts. A group activity, a competency based interview and a prioritizing interview. I heard that offers were given just 4 hours after the whole day session ended. Super efficient.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Describe one of your failures and what you learned from that.
Amazing, 5 rounds in German language.
Very smooth, quick back to back rounds, and results are quick
HR round, then a Technical round, Then a asseesment round where excel data had to be analysed, then a team fit round, then a director fit round, overall a standard process for any Bank
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Ability to learn, data precesion and taking responsibility
Simple behaviour, not much technical
5 rounds, include one hr call
The process is not quick, around 1-2 weeks / round, but it is pleasant and the people there are being nice
Initial phone screen (easy and conversational, culture based) followed by superday. Superday had mix of technical and cultural questions. Not super difficult. Nice people and not trying to trick you, big emphasis on culture.
