I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at NBCUniversal (Los Angeles, CA) in Nov 2022
Interview
I'll be completely honest. Least favorite part is how many hoops they force you to jump through, and then they have the audacity to say they cannot provide feedback to rejected candidates. Many candidates pour their hearts and souls into this job for being the few paid positions in this industry. Please help us out here. Application process was pretty simple: Apply online with resume, cover letter, 2 short essays, and 1 longer essay about which NBCU principle best embodies me. Followed by a recorded video interview (very dehumanizing, but was doable). 5 questions, I believe, with 1 redo. 30 seconds to prepare and 1 minute 30 seconds to answer. Then it's the infamous NBC panel interview, which is one day of a group interview with 2 questions, followed by a small group activity, and then a 1-on-1 with the recruiter. The panel is the final step.
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Question 1
For recorded video interview: 1. Elevator pitch: describe myself 2. One mistake I made, and how I overcame it 3. Why am I a strong fit for the page program and NBCU? 4. A time when I resolved a conflict/disagreement? 5. Something I could give a lecture on? For panel interview: 1. Something I am currently learning 2. A time I was forced to step outside of my comfort zone. 1-on-1: 1. You are not guaranteed a placement into a department that I want to work with. Describe a time you dealt with a situation that was not the most ideal. 2. Another conflict resolution example. 3. Other general questions testing if you'd be super happy as a page.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at NBCUniversal (New York, NY) in Mar 2022
Interview
The first step is the initial application, then if you get through to the next round you will have about 5-7 video interview questions. Finally, if you make it through to the final round of interviews, it will be a 3 hour long panel interview
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Question 1
There are many behavioral questions such as: describe a time you made a mistake at work. What happened and how did you fix it?
Online automated interview process, 30 seconds to prepare, minute and a half to say answers. Very rapid paced and hard to navigate. Offered an interview about a week after sending in application.
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Question 1
What was your biggest failure at work and how did you overcome it?