I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Discover
Interview
Standard questions about credit card industry and analytics with 4 Directors.
The questions ranged from behavioral to simple SQL questions. Simple case study on card analytics and was tested with the approach
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
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I applied through college or university. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Discover
Interview
On campus interview first that consisted of a case and behavioral questions. 45 minutes for both of these interviews. There was then a day of interviewing for the final round. 10 people made it to the final round. There was Q&A panel discussion consisting of a moderator and the candidates. There were 3 30 minute interviews with senior level directors and managers. There was a group case presentation also.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Nothing that was really difficult. The panel discussion was something different. I have never been on an interview where the candidates all answered questions together and built off or challenged each other.
The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Discover (Riverwoods, IL) in Nov 2010
Interview
First I had a 30 minute phone interview with HR recruiter. Then I had a 30 minute phone interview with the hiring manager. Then then brought me in and I had four 30 minute interviews. One with the HR recruiter, hiring manager, director, associate on the team (same level) and previous associate who held the position.