The process took 1 day. I interviewed at S&P Global (New York, NY) in Oct 2009
Interview
Relatively straightforward interview. Asked to relate experiences to desired traits that they are looking for. 100% "fit" based with no technical questions
I applied through university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at S&P Global (New York, NY)
Interview
Mostly fit questions. Nothing technical in nature. Treated it like a conversation instead of an interview. Did remote for the first interview then a super day in New York. Overall very positive experience.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at S&P Global (London, England) in Jul 2011
Interview
They sent me an email in response to my on-line application. We set up a first 15minutes phone interview. I found out on this website the most common questions they ask, and... they did ask me those questions (what do you now about CapitalIQ, who are our main competitors, what are your strenghts and weaknesses). The phone call lasted exactly 15 minutes and 3 seconds.
After this they contacted me 7 days later via email to set up a second phone interview. They called me 5 days after that for another 15mins interview, not too different from the previous one, but with more focus on my CV (the most difficult question for me was "Don't you feel you've wasted time doing a postgraduate, since you already had a good degree?" My answer along the lines of "it was more multidisciplinary, there were further challenges, i could prove myself to a higher standard" didnt seem to impress the lady) After exactly 15 mins she thanked me and said she'll be in touch.
I got a very brief email saying "thanks but no thanks" 2 days later. I tried to reply asking for feedback, but got nothing in return.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Don't you think doing a postgraduate was a waste of time?
I applied through university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at S&P Global (New York, NY) in Mar 2011
Interview
Consisted of a 1:1 interview on campus. Very laid back. They just wanted to get a feel for what kind of person you are. The next round of interviews took place in NY. They flew me out there for their Super Day, which consisted of several 1:1 interviews and a demo of their platform. Interviews were again focused on figuring you out as a person. They just want to see if you would be a good fit.