I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Baird (San Francisco, CA) in Sep 2010
Interview
After an initial phone screening interview by a recruiter, I was called again for another more personal phone interview with an existing equity research analyst. The initial interview consisted of some background information and knowledge questions. The recruiter asked questions about why I wanted to work there and why I was fit for the job. The second interview was more personal and the recruiter asked me in-depth background information and then asked a few brain teasers/riddles to see the thought process. One question asked "how many donuts were sold in NYC yesterday", and another question tested your math logic.
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?