I applied through college or university. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Fisher Investments (San Mateo, CA) in Jan 2014
Interview
1) Found position on university job board.
2) Two phone interviews with different recruiters
3) Based on questions, they decide where they think you can fit.
4) Everything was faxed! I had to fill out an application by hand and fax it. Not a big deal but it was the first time.
5) They flew me out. It was awesome. They definitely take care of you.
6) Interviews with 4 different employees from different parts of the firm.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
All the questions were behavioral. Just make sure you know and have an opinion on the current markets.
first round: Phone Call with a recruiter. He asked basic questions like tell me about yourself, why do you want to work at Fisher Investments and etc. The process was smooth and clear.
Applied, within 24 hours got an offer to interview over the phone. Phone interview was positive and was told I’d be recommended for a video interview. 3 days later, got a boilerplate rejection email. The kind that says, “after careful consideration” you know the one. The one that feigns consideration as corporate insulation from the applicants. If you want to still apply for a company that says, verbatim per the email,
“We understand you may want additional information about our decision. However, as a company policy, we do not provide feedback”, then you are entitled to your own pain and suffering.
Phone Interview, behaviour questions and availability. Asked about previous work experiences. Spoke for about 30 mins. Recruiter was new. The conversation was not flowing. Hence I was hesitant with my answers. But it was not very difficult.