The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Vanguard (Charlotte, NC) in Mar 2012
Interview
After applying for the position a recruiter emailed me and we set up a phone interview. The interview consisted of several S.T.A.R questions and then I was invited to interview in person during a student visiting day. The company was great to visit and on that day, four other students were interviewing. We began with a breakfast where we met several managers. They had a PowerPoint and there were several opportunities to answer questions about the company. The first interview was one on one with several more S.T.A.R questions. The next round had two people interviewing and a ten minute case. We finished with a tour and a Q&A with people currently working in the position. I felt like the company was relaxed and people focused. They also had diversity in terms of age, race and gender. In addition to being an extremely prestigious firm, Vanguard is trying to become one of the "Best Places to Work" by offering flexible schedules, mentoring, etc.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time when you had to manage a difficult person.
Started with a phone screening interview, a call preparing me for the interview and then the actual interview. I was told things I needed to learn which was super beneficial.
I applied online. I interviewed at Vanguard in Mar 2021
Interview
2 rounds - 1st round is 30-45 min phone interview. At the end if you do get to the 2nd round they will tell you and then give feedback on your interview which I found super helpful in preparing for the 2nd round. Pretty basic behavioral questions
2nd round - they will send you an email on what to study up on but I didn't get any questions on the information I studied (ex. ETFs, Money Market, Mutual Fund) but still would just in case. I would spend more time studying about the company overall and why you want to work there and behavioral
Interview questions [4]
Question 1
Why did you pick the field of finance? - 1st and 2nd round question
I applied through college or university. The process took 6 days. I interviewed at Vanguard (Valley Forge, PA) in Mar 2012
Interview
They have a phone interview then you get invited to their super day which consists of about 5 hours of additional interviewing and a tour. All the questions are STAR format, a case study, and behavioral questions-- no technical questions really.