I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Baird in May 2010
Interview
i initially had a 30 minute phone interview with research director. a few days later was invited to WI for interview with ~5 members of research department. also had to take timed analytical and writing tests. baird culture emphasized heavily throughout interview. few technical questions - focused more on learning about candidate's personality. be able to provide concrete examples of your desire and tenacity for the job.
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Question 1
what valuation strategy would you use for companies in early-stage development of pharmaceuticals?
I think everyone gets a Hirevue, and then they move a couple handfuls onto a Phone call interview with an analyst that is mostly behavioral and some brain teasers, Competency test that has math and writing questions, and then a superday if you get one
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Question 1
Asked about resume, experiences, and why ER? Brain teaser about how many subway sandwiches could fit in a school bus
The first round of Zoom interviews was conducted in late September, followed by an in-person Superday. The first round of interviews was very conversational, with a brain teaser that was focused around the interviewer's area of expertise.
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Question 1
How many Nike basketball shoes are sold in NYC every year?
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Baird (Milwaukee, WI) in Sep 2024
Interview
First an online video Hirevue, then a phone call interview with associate, Analytical and writing exam, in-person Superday in Milwaukee with 5 interviews in total, and then another analytical and writing exam
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Question 1
Q: Why Milwaukee? Pitch me a stock? Sell me something not a stock?