I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at First Republic (San Francisco, CA) in Aug 2017
Interview
I was brought in for an initial interview with two HR team members. They asked general interview questions and did not seem that engaged in what I was saying. I think it would have been more productive if they asked specific questions. The interview took half the time that was allotted and was very dry. It would have been more efficient if a phone interview was conducted first. I already knew I didn't want to work there by the time I walked out.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What stands out as your highest accomplishment in your career.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at First Republic in Jan 2023
Interview
It was standard - phone screen, a few digital and then in person interviews. They hire people for their values and who they are as people, almost more than their experience (but need to meet qualifications).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why First Republic Bank? What of our values do you relate to most?
DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME
I have gonna thru the process twice in the last few weeks. BOTH times I followed thru. Guess what? BOTH times they decided to put off hiring until next year and budget resources accordingly. The right hand literally doesn’t know what the left hand is doing. Get it together FRB!
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at First Republic
Interview
Very thorough interview process focused on ensuring candidates have extensive experience in the executive support function. They elaborated on having a full training process for new hires within the EA function.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you help triage requests from executive's direct reports?
