I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Paramount (New York, NY) in Jun 2011
Interview
I applied through a contracting agency also in the city. Met with the Director and with a senior manager. Also, met juniors. The interview was rather straightforward with simple, expected questions. Got the the job next day.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Where do you see yourself in five years? Typical, usual stuff.
Multi step interview process meeting with top level and direct management. Generally, the potential candidate will meet with four different hiring managers in additional to top level management (VP, EVP, CFO)
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Question 1
How many pine apples are distributed within the united states an a yearly basis? Various financial process processes.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Paramount (New York, NY) in Dec 2008
Interview
I was referred by a friend - the coordination of the interview took about a week of back and forth (their HR department I would come to learn is inept). The interview was very informational and there were some curve balls (it was 4 years ago and I don't remember too well). They asked me Finance / Accounting questions, and also asked me a lot about my background and studies (I was fresh out of college then). Overall an informal interview that covered the basics.
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Question 1
General accounting and finance - NOPAT, Free cash flow, Debits / Credits, etc.