The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Barclays
Interview
Networked through alumni into discovery program for a super day. Super day was two 30-min interviews with MDs during which they asked behavioral questions and questions about my resume. Overall fairly easy process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Mostly all behavioral. Why Barclays? Why would I be good banker?
For the interview process, there was only one interview with a couple of senior staff members over Microsoft Teams. They asked basic questions about myself/my work history then told me more about the role, explaining what my responsibilities would be.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Please walk us through your CV (my education, work experience and hobbies).
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Barclays in Apr 2023
Interview
It was a 30 minute interview which started with a pre prepared presentation on relevant work that I had undertaken during my undergraduate degree. The rest of the interview consisted of motivational/strength based questions and discussing how PhD's work at Oxford.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Prepare a presentation based on relevant undergraduate work