Bridgewater Associates Investment/Management Associate interview questions

First, there were personality tests and lots of video-watching to learn about the company culture. Then, I was notified for an on-site interview three weeks later. The on-site interview included a group interview and 2-on-1 interview. We were each asked to think up a topic to discuss during the group portion ahead of time and one topic was chosen. In the group debate, one of the admins continually played a devil's advocate and though our group had come to a consensus on the topic, the admin purposefully kept bringing up the same opposing point, claiming to "not understand" our justifications. In the 2-on-1 interview, the two interviewers were cold, seemed on-edge and disinterested. All questions were open-ended discuss-what-you-think and how-you-would-approach-this types of questions. A small breakfast and lunch were provided, and we watched one video about Ray Dalio's culture and fit during lunch. Afterward, some people received additional interviews following their two and some did not.

I had applied through our college portal and was selected for Round 1. We were sent an email to have a topic of debate thought out by us for the round one which consisted of a group discussion. We were sent in an MBTI and other personality tests (multiple choice) that were to be completed before our first round of the interview. We reached the interview location, that was in our college campus, where we were seated and given name tags. Once it was time one of the company representatives called out 5 interviewees and walked us into a room with 2 other colleagues of his. We sat down, introduced ourselves and were told about how they planned to go about the group discussion. The discussion lasted for about an hour where each of our topics where discussed on for about 10 min each. One of the company representatives led the discussions while the other was taking notes. The discussions were very casual. And if the interview thought any of us wasn't participating or putting our thoughts across on a certain idea/topic, he would make sure he asked that interviewee what he/ she thought. We were told that if we were selected for Round 2, we would receive an email by the end of the day and also get an opportunity to attend a company social that was in the evening the same day. I hadn't received an email by the end of day and had figured I wasn't selected for round 2.