I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Bridgewater Associates (Westport, CT)
Interview
Phone call, a whole bunch of personality/work-style questionnaires, a phone interview with an outside consultant evaluating the stage of your career, then spend a whole first round getting dragged up to Westport, CT to read, hear, talk, and learn about their *unique culture* (in a nutshell, "harsh criticism makes you better"). Will call you last minute and ask you to get come up tomorrow (claiming a sudden opening). Tries to play this psych game, but ultimately felt disrespected.
And all to work at a hedge fund.
I interviewed at Bridgewater Associates (New York, NY)
Interview
It was fine, they were polite. They asked Qs about the role, mostly technical in nature. I don't have much else to say about the interview, to be totally honest.
I interviewed at Bridgewater Associates (Westport, CT)
Interview
I had four conversations with various leaders across the business. One of the interviews was a case study to see my thinking. Mostly situational and behavioral questions. They care a lot about the cultural fit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself and your background, why you want the role
I applied online. I interviewed at Bridgewater Associates (Westport, CT) in May 2021
Interview
I was applying for a technical project manager role for the Investment Engine. I only had 2 interviews, but stopped because of a different offer. I had a great experience both rounds. I felt that the conversation flowed naturally, but you should be prepared to logically articulate why your experiences make you an ideal fit for the role. The best part of the experience was how flexible and fast they were with accommodating my interviews given my circumstances. If I lived closer, I would’ve taken the offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the difference between agile and normal project management?