I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at PNC Financial Services Group
Interview
The initial Interview was over the phone and was with a manager. Second round interview is the super day at the location. The initial interview is technical based, not any behavioral types of questions. Be able to talk through your resume for the Super day
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Pitch a Stock? Take on the current Markets? How would this affect PNC?
I applied through university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at PNC Financial Services Group (Pittsburgh, PA) in Mar 2015
Interview
First interview was over the phone and strictly behavioral. The second interview was also over the phone, this time with an first year associate from the Pittsburgh office. Mostly behavioral but a couple questions about the economy at the end.
Then Super Day in Pittsburgh about a week later. 4 Interviews, each 30 mins, 2 Interviewers per. Behavioral and Technical.
Received Feedback 5 days later.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Behavioral - What did you do during a time of adversity?
- Why PNC? - How is PNC different from other banks?
Technical - Does PNC prefer rising interest rates or lowering interest rates?
- What things do you look for in a company/stock when determining if you will invest in it?
- Describe 3 financial statements - Which shows probability best?
I applied through university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at PNC Financial Services Group (Pittsburgh, PA) in Feb 2015
Interview
Phone interview for 30 minutes. It was a decent interview. Interviewer engaged in small talk for 5 minutes before getting to technical questions. Then super day in Pittsburgh with more of the same.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Pitch a stock, What would be the effects if the Fed increased rates?, How is the market doing? How would you break apart a portfolio?